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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.55, 3,094.92 and 1,691.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.55, 3,094.92 and 1,691.00 is: 2,539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.55 : 3,094.92 = 1,691.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.55/3,094.92 = 1,691.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.55x = 3,094.92 × 1,691.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.55x = 5,233,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,494.25/2,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.85

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