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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.16, 3,093.93 and 1,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.16, 3,093.93 and 1,371.55 is: 2,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.16 : 3,093.93 = 1,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.16/3,093.93 = 1,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.16x = 3,093.93 × 1,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.16x = 4,243,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,486.46/2,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.79

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