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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.31, 3,091.66 and 674.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.31, 3,091.66 and 674.79 is: 1,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.31 : 3,091.66 = 674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.31/3,091.66 = 674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.31x = 3,091.66 × 674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.31x = 2,086,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,219.56/2,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.09

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