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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.88, 2,844.04 and 1,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.88, 2,844.04 and 1,129.40 is: 1,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.88 : 2,844.04 = 1,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.88/2,844.04 = 1,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.88x = 2,844.04 × 1,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.88x = 3,212,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,058.78/2,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.59

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