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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.84, 2,843.97 and 1,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.84, 2,843.97 and 1,129.34 is: 1,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.84 : 2,843.97 = 1,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.84/2,843.97 = 1,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.84x = 2,843.97 × 1,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.84x = 3,211,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,809.08/2,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.50

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