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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.90, 3,091.48 and 1,137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.90, 3,091.48 and 1,137.90 is: 1,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.90 : 3,091.48 = 1,137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.90/3,091.48 = 1,137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.90x = 3,091.48 × 1,137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.90x = 3,517,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,795.09/2,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.09

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