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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.74, 2,841.90 and 1,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.74, 2,841.90 and 1,313.92 is: 1,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.74 : 2,841.90 = 1,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.74/2,841.90 = 1,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.74x = 2,841.90 × 1,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.74x = 3,734,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,029.25/2,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.98

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