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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.31, 3,093.50 and 675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.31, 3,093.50 and 675.79 is: 1,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.31 : 3,093.50 = 675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.31/3,093.50 = 675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.31x = 3,093.50 × 675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.31x = 2,090,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,552.99/2,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.70

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