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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.99, 3,095.55 and 1,770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.99, 3,095.55 and 1,770.86 is: 2,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.99 : 3,095.55 = 1,770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.99/3,095.55 = 1,770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.99x = 3,095.55 × 1,770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.99x = 5,481,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,785.67/2,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.78

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