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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.58, 3,086.76 and 1,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.58, 3,086.76 and 1,278.72 is: 1,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.58 : 3,086.76 = 1,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.58/3,086.76 = 1,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.58x = 3,086.76 × 1,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.58x = 3,947,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,101.75/2,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.53

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