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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.33, 2,841.01 and 1,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.33, 2,841.01 and 1,462.66 is: 2,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.33 : 2,841.01 = 1,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.33/2,841.01 = 1,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.33x = 2,841.01 × 1,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.33x = 4,155,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,420.93/2,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.88

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