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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.12, 3,090.50 and 1,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.12, 3,090.50 and 1,182.49 is: 1,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.12 : 3,090.50 = 1,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.12/3,090.50 = 1,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.12x = 3,090.50 × 1,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.12x = 3,654,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,485.35/2,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.92

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