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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 2,842.04 and 1,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 2,842.04 and 1,351.40 is: 1,863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 2,842.04 = 1,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/2,842.04 = 1,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 2,842.04 × 1,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 3,840,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,726.10/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.56

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