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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.34, 3,087.32 and 1,571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.34, 3,087.32 and 1,571.91 is: 2,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.34 : 3,087.32 = 1,571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.34/3,087.32 = 1,571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.34x = 3,087.32 × 1,571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.34x = 4,852,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,969.74/2,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.43

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