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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.85, 2,843.52 and 1,314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.85, 2,843.52 and 1,314.49 is: 1,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.85 : 2,843.52 = 1,314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.85/2,843.52 = 1,314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.85x = 2,843.52 × 1,314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.85x = 3,737,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,778.60/2,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.71

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