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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.10, 2,841.35 and 1,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.10, 2,841.35 and 1,351.17 is: 1,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.10 : 2,841.35 = 1,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.10/2,841.35 = 1,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.10x = 2,841.35 × 1,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.10x = 3,839,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,140.12/2,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.57

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