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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.38, 2,843.30 and 1,116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.38, 2,843.30 and 1,116.15 is: 1,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.38 : 2,843.30 = 1,116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.38/2,843.30 = 1,116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.38x = 2,843.30 × 1,116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.38x = 3,173,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,549.30/2,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.27

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