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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 2,843.58 and 1,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 2,843.58 and 1,264.70 is: 1,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 2,843.58 = 1,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/2,843.58 = 1,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 2,843.58 × 1,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 3,596,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,275.63/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.95

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