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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.28, 2,842.74 and 1,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.28, 2,842.74 and 1,175.94 is: 1,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.28 : 2,842.74 = 1,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.28/2,842.74 = 1,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.28x = 2,842.74 × 1,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.28x = 3,342,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,891.68/2,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.54

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