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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.12, 3,088.55 and 1,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.12, 3,088.55 and 1,474.70 is: 2,210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.12 : 3,088.55 = 1,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.12/3,088.55 = 1,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.12x = 3,088.55 × 1,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.12x = 4,554,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,661.87/2,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.88

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