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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.98, 3,073.09 and 1,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.98, 3,073.09 and 1,832.02 is: 2,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.98 : 3,073.09 = 1,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.98/3,073.09 = 1,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.98x = 3,073.09 × 1,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.98x = 5,629,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,962.34/2,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.69

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