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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.53, 3,091.34 and 1,196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.53, 3,091.34 and 1,196.09 is: 1,793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.53 : 3,091.34 = 1,196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.53/3,091.34 = 1,196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.53x = 3,091.34 × 1,196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.53x = 3,697,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,514.88/2,061.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.58

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