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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.93, 3,079.98 and 1,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.93, 3,079.98 and 1,362.81 is: 2,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.93 : 3,079.98 = 1,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.93/3,079.98 = 1,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.93x = 3,079.98 × 1,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.93x = 4,197,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,427.54/2,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.68

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