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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.78, 3,091.20 and 1,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.78, 3,091.20 and 1,136.16 is: 1,704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.78 : 3,091.20 = 1,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.78/3,091.20 = 1,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.78x = 3,091.20 × 1,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.78x = 3,512,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,097.79/2,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.26

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