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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.85, 3,088.40 and 1,136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.85, 3,088.40 and 1,136.85 is: 1,703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.85 : 3,088.40 = 1,136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.85/3,088.40 = 1,136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.85x = 3,088.40 × 1,136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.85x = 3,511,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,030.27/2,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.68

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