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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.16, 2,842.99 and 1,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.16, 2,842.99 and 1,115.95 is: 1,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.16 : 2,842.99 = 1,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.16/2,842.99 = 1,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.16x = 2,842.99 × 1,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.16x = 3,172,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,634.69/2,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.99

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