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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.87, 3,093.31 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.87, 3,093.31 and 675.28 is: 1,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.87 : 3,093.31 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.87/3,093.31 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.87x = 3,093.31 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.87x = 2,088,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,850.38/2,061.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.09

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