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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.28, 2,843.18 and 1,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.28, 2,843.18 and 1,274.36 is: 1,758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.28 : 2,843.18 = 1,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.28/2,843.18 = 1,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.28x = 2,843.18 × 1,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.28x = 3,623,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,234.86/2,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.61

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