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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.90, 2,841.78 and 1,503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.90, 2,841.78 and 1,503.22 is: 2,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.90 : 2,841.78 = 1,503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.90/2,841.78 = 1,503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.90x = 2,841.78 × 1,503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.90x = 4,271,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,820.53/2,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.79

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