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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.93, 3,074.72 and 1,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.93, 3,074.72 and 1,062.70 is: 1,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.93 : 3,074.72 = 1,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.93/3,074.72 = 1,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.93x = 3,074.72 × 1,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.93x = 3,267,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,491.94/2,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.95

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