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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.68, 2,842.32 and 1,748.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.68, 2,842.32 and 1,748.02 is: 2,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.68 : 2,842.32 = 1,748.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.68/2,842.32 = 1,748.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.68x = 2,842.32 × 1,748.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.68x = 4,968,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,432.21/2,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.06

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