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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.32, 3,094.26 and 1,240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.32, 3,094.26 and 1,240.33 is: 1,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.32 : 3,094.26 = 1,240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.32/3,094.26 = 1,240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.32x = 3,094.26 × 1,240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.32x = 3,837,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,903.51/2,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.77

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