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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.52, 2,843.56 and 1,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.52, 2,843.56 and 1,129.08 is: 1,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.52 : 2,843.56 = 1,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.52/2,843.56 = 1,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.52x = 2,843.56 × 1,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.52x = 3,210,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,606.72/2,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.15

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