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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.83, 3,088.81 and 1,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.83, 3,088.81 and 1,085.59 is: 1,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.83 : 3,088.81 = 1,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.83/3,088.81 = 1,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.83x = 3,088.81 × 1,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.83x = 3,353,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,181.25/2,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.10

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