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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.35, 3,082.77 and 1,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.35, 3,082.77 and 1,266.95 is: 1,895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.35 : 3,082.77 = 1,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.35/3,082.77 = 1,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.35x = 3,082.77 × 1,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.35x = 3,905,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,723.16/2,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.66

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