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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.23, 3,094.93 and 1,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.23, 3,094.93 and 1,784.44 is: 2,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.23 : 3,094.93 = 1,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.23/3,094.93 = 1,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.23x = 3,094.93 × 1,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.23x = 5,522,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,716.89/2,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.33

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