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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.83, 2,843.96 and 1,116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.83, 2,843.96 and 1,116.63 is: 1,540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.83 : 2,843.96 = 1,116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.83/2,843.96 = 1,116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.83x = 2,843.96 × 1,116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.83x = 3,175,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,651.05/2,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.96

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