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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.96, 3,093.30 and 1,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.96, 3,093.30 and 1,239.14 is: 1,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.96 : 3,093.30 = 1,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.96/3,093.30 = 1,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.96x = 3,093.30 × 1,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.96x = 3,833,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,016.30/2,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.92

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