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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.10, 2,842.83 and 1,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.10, 2,842.83 and 1,128.60 is: 1,557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.10 : 2,842.83 = 1,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.10/2,842.83 = 1,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.10x = 2,842.83 × 1,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.10x = 3,208,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,417.94/2,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.41

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