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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.48, 3,075.87 and 1,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.48, 3,075.87 and 1,914.68 is: 2,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.48 : 3,075.87 = 1,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.48/3,075.87 = 1,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.48x = 3,075.87 × 1,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.48x = 5,889,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,306.77/2,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.22

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