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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.91, 2,844.07 and 1,222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.91, 2,844.07 and 1,222.03 is: 1,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.91 : 2,844.07 = 1,222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.91/2,844.07 = 1,222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.91x = 2,844.07 × 1,222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.91x = 3,475,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,539.36/2,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.41

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