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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.32, 2,841.54 and 1,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.32, 2,841.54 and 1,314.28 is: 1,812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.32 : 2,841.54 = 1,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.32/2,841.54 = 1,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.32x = 2,841.54 × 1,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.32x = 3,734,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,579.19/2,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.62

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