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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.63, 3,089.93 and 1,087.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.63, 3,089.93 and 1,087.11 is: 1,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.63 : 3,089.93 = 1,087.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.63/3,089.93 = 1,087.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.63x = 3,089.93 × 1,087.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.63x = 3,359,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,088.37/2,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.34

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