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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.16, 2,847.47 and 1,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.16, 2,847.47 and 1,822.43 is: 2,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.16 : 2,847.47 = 1,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.16/2,847.47 = 1,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.16x = 2,847.47 × 1,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.16x = 5,189,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,291.40/2,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.88

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