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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.54, 2,843.78 and 1,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.54, 2,843.78 and 1,995.94 is: 2,754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.54 : 2,843.78 = 1,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.54/2,843.78 = 1,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.54x = 2,843.78 × 1,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.54x = 5,675,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,990.05/2,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.62

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