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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.62, 3,089.30 and 1,475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.62, 3,089.30 and 1,475.18 is: 2,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.62 : 3,089.30 = 1,475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.62/3,089.30 = 1,475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.62x = 3,089.30 × 1,475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.62x = 4,557,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,273.57/2,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.60

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