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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.42, 2,843.39 and 1,128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.42, 2,843.39 and 1,128.90 is: 1,557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.42 : 2,843.39 = 1,128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.42/2,843.39 = 1,128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.42x = 2,843.39 × 1,128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.42x = 3,209,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,902.97/2,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.89

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