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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.23, 3,088.96 and 1,137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.23, 3,088.96 and 1,137.23 is: 1,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.23 : 3,088.96 = 1,137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.23/3,088.96 = 1,137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.23x = 3,088.96 × 1,137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.23x = 3,512,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,839.69/2,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.24

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