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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.72, 3,089.70 and 1,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.72, 3,089.70 and 1,137.72 is: 1,704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.72 : 3,089.70 = 1,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.72/3,089.70 = 1,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.72x = 3,089.70 × 1,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.72x = 3,515,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,213.48/2,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.99

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