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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.56, 2,842.74 and 1,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.56, 2,842.74 and 1,273.24 is: 1,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.56 : 2,842.74 = 1,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.56/2,842.74 = 1,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.56x = 2,842.74 × 1,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.56x = 3,619,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,490.28/2,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.56

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