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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.48, 3,087.32 and 1,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.48, 3,087.32 and 1,512.88 is: 2,266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.48 : 3,087.32 = 1,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.48/3,087.32 = 1,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.48x = 3,087.32 × 1,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.48x = 4,670,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,744.68/2,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.82

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