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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062, 3,092.91 and 1,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062, 3,092.91 and 1,021.60 is: 1,532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062 : 3,092.91 = 1,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062/3,092.91 = 1,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062x = 3,092.91 × 1,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062x = 3,159,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,716.86/2,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.36

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