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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.84, 3,091.74 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.84, 3,091.74 and 674.18 is: 1,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.84 : 3,091.74 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.84/3,091.74 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.84x = 3,091.74 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.84x = 2,084,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,389.27/2,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.43

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