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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.41, 3,087.87 and 1,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.41, 3,087.87 and 1,785.22 is: 2,675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.41 : 3,087.87 = 1,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.41/3,087.87 = 1,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.41x = 3,087.87 × 1,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.41x = 5,512,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,511.84/2,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.45

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