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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.86, 3,091.56 and 1,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.86, 3,091.56 and 1,087.24 is: 1,631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.86 : 3,091.56 = 1,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.86/3,091.56 = 1,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.86x = 3,091.56 × 1,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.86x = 3,361,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,267.69/2,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.00

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