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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.34, 2,843.28 and 1,128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.34, 2,843.28 and 1,128.84 is: 1,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.34 : 2,843.28 = 1,128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.34/2,843.28 = 1,128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.34x = 2,843.28 × 1,128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.34x = 3,209,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,608.20/2,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.81

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