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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.37, 2,840.45 and 1,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.37, 2,840.45 and 1,744.38 is: 2,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.37 : 2,840.45 = 1,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.37/2,840.45 = 1,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.37x = 2,840.45 × 1,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.37x = 4,954,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,815.45/2,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.82

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