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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.70, 2,843.77 and 1,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.70, 2,843.77 and 1,116.50 is: 1,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.70 : 2,843.77 = 1,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.70/2,843.77 = 1,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.70x = 2,843.77 × 1,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.70x = 3,175,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,054.99/2,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.77

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