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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.59, 3,093.97 and 1,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.59, 3,093.97 and 1,783.80 is: 2,678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.59 : 3,093.97 = 1,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.59/3,093.97 = 1,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.59x = 3,093.97 × 1,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.59x = 5,519,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519,018.89/2,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.37

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