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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.86 and 1,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.86 and 1,325.64 is: 1,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 2,843.86 = 1,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/2,843.86 = 1,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 2,843.86 × 1,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 3,769,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,934.57/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.75

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