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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.64, 2,841.89 and 2,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.64, 2,841.89 and 2,050.25 is: 2,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.64 : 2,841.89 = 2,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.64/2,841.89 = 2,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.64x = 2,841.89 × 2,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.64x = 5,826,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,560.51/2,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.55

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