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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.70, 3,091.94 and 1,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.70, 3,091.94 and 1,137.08 is: 1,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.70 : 3,091.94 = 1,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.70/3,091.94 = 1,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.70x = 3,091.94 × 1,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.70x = 3,515,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,783.14/2,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.28

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