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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.38, 3,092.82 and 675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.38, 3,092.82 and 675.36 is: 1,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.38 : 3,092.82 = 675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.38/3,092.82 = 675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.38x = 3,092.82 × 675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.38x = 2,088,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,766.92/2,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.79

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