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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.75, 2,841.44 and 1,501.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.75, 2,841.44 and 1,501.47 is: 2,070.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.75 : 2,841.44 = 1,501.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.75/2,841.44 = 1,501.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.75x = 2,841.44 × 1,501.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.75x = 4,266,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,336.92/2,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.28

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