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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.12, 2,841.36 and 1,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.12, 2,841.36 and 1,274.60 is: 1,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.12 : 2,841.36 = 1,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.12/2,841.36 = 1,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.12x = 2,841.36 × 1,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.12x = 3,621,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,597.46/2,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.95

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