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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.25, 3,087.27 and 1,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.25, 3,087.27 and 1,237.62 is: 1,854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.25 : 3,087.27 = 1,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.25/3,087.27 = 1,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.25x = 3,087.27 × 1,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.25x = 3,820,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,867.10/2,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.56

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