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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.88, 2,844.74 and 1,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.88, 2,844.74 and 1,232.88 is: 1,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.88 : 2,844.74 = 1,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.88/2,844.74 = 1,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.88x = 2,844.74 × 1,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.88x = 3,507,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,223.05/2,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.81

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