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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.48, 3,087.83 and 1,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.48, 3,087.83 and 1,136.48 is: 1,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.48 : 3,087.83 = 1,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.48/3,087.83 = 1,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.48x = 3,087.83 × 1,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.48x = 3,509,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,244.44/2,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.12

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