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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.82, 3,092.40 and 675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.82, 3,092.40 and 675.14 is: 1,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.82 : 3,092.40 = 675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.82/3,092.40 = 675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.82x = 3,092.40 × 675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.82x = 2,087,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,802.94/2,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.60

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