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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.16, 2,841.66 and 1,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.16, 2,841.66 and 1,988.88 is: 2,743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.16 : 2,841.66 = 1,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.16/2,841.66 = 1,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.16x = 2,841.66 × 1,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.16x = 5,651,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,651,720.74/2,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.34

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