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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.34, 3,086.87 and 1,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.34, 3,086.87 and 1,084.29 is: 1,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.34 : 3,086.87 = 1,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.34/3,086.87 = 1,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.34x = 3,086.87 × 1,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.34x = 3,347,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,056.85/2,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.52

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