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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.62, 3,092.70 and 1,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.62, 3,092.70 and 1,087.76 is: 1,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.62 : 3,092.70 = 1,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.62/3,092.70 = 1,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.62x = 3,092.70 × 1,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.62x = 3,364,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,115.35/2,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.78

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