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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.14, 2,842.29 and 1,175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.14, 2,842.29 and 1,175.31 is: 1,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.14 : 2,842.29 = 1,175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.14/2,842.29 = 1,175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.14x = 2,842.29 × 1,175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.14x = 3,340,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,571.86/2,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.53

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