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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.94, 2,844.07 and 1,116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.94, 2,844.07 and 1,116.71 is: 1,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.94 : 2,844.07 = 1,116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.94/2,844.07 = 1,116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.94x = 2,844.07 × 1,116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.94x = 3,176,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,001.41/2,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.05

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