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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.31, 2,843.30 and 1,128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.31, 2,843.30 and 1,128.81 is: 1,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.31 : 2,843.30 = 1,128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.31/2,843.30 = 1,128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.31x = 2,843.30 × 1,128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.31x = 3,209,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,545.47/2,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.80

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