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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.72, 3,092.87 and 675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.72, 3,092.87 and 675.16 is: 1,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.72 : 3,092.87 = 675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.72/3,092.87 = 675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.72x = 3,092.87 × 675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.72x = 2,088,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,182.60/2,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.84

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