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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.73, 3,084.30 and 1,775.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.73, 3,084.30 and 1,775.61 is: 2,657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.73 : 3,084.30 = 1,775.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.73/3,084.30 = 1,775.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.73x = 3,084.30 × 1,775.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.73x = 5,476,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,513.92/2,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.56

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