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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.38, 2,843.33 and 1,116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.38, 2,843.33 and 1,116.17 is: 1,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.38 : 2,843.33 = 1,116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.38/2,843.33 = 1,116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.38x = 2,843.33 × 1,116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.38x = 3,173,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,639.65/2,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.32

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