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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.84, 3,134.52 and 1,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.84, 3,134.52 and 1,060.56 is: 1,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.84 : 3,134.52 = 1,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.84/3,134.52 = 1,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.84x = 3,134.52 × 1,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.84x = 3,324,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,346.53/2,085.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.77

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