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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.25, 2,843.60 and 1,611.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.25, 2,843.60 and 1,611.23 is: 2,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.25 : 2,843.60 = 1,611.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.25/2,843.60 = 1,611.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.25x = 2,843.60 × 1,611.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.25x = 4,581,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,693.63/2,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.85

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