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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.63, 2,843.67 and 1,129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.63, 2,843.67 and 1,129.13 is: 1,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.63 : 2,843.67 = 1,129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.63/2,843.67 = 1,129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.63x = 2,843.67 × 1,129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.63x = 3,210,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,858.89/2,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.20

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