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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.27, 3,091.18 and 1,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.27, 3,091.18 and 1,239.13 is: 1,859.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.27 : 3,091.18 = 1,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.27/3,091.18 = 1,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.27x = 3,091.18 × 1,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.27x = 3,830,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,373.87/2,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.16

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