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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.70, 2,843.82 and 1,263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.70, 2,843.82 and 1,263.93 is: 1,744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.70 : 2,843.82 = 1,263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.70/2,843.82 = 1,263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.70x = 2,843.82 × 1,263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.70x = 3,594,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,389.41/2,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.26

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