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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.42, 3,091.37 and 1,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.42, 3,091.37 and 1,359.34 is: 2,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.42 : 3,091.37 = 1,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.42/3,091.37 = 1,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.42x = 3,091.37 × 1,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.42x = 4,202,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,208.37/2,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.52

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