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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.82, 2,843.93 and 1,116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.82, 2,843.93 and 1,116.62 is: 1,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.82 : 2,843.93 = 1,116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.82/2,843.93 = 1,116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.82x = 2,843.93 × 1,116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.82x = 3,175,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,569.31/2,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.93

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