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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.74, 3,083.82 and 1,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.74, 3,083.82 and 1,958.68 is: 2,931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.74 : 3,083.82 = 1,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.74/3,083.82 = 1,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.74x = 3,083.82 × 1,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.74x = 6,040,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,216.56/2,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.09

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