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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.28, 2,843.05 and 1,274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.28, 2,843.05 and 1,274.17 is: 1,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.28 : 2,843.05 = 1,274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.28/2,843.05 = 1,274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.28x = 2,843.05 × 1,274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.28x = 3,622,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,529.02/2,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.27

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