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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.46, 2,843.91 and 1,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.46, 2,843.91 and 1,315.52 is: 1,815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.46 : 2,843.91 = 1,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.46/2,843.91 = 1,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.46x = 2,843.91 × 1,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.46x = 3,741,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,206.26/2,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.71

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