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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.42, 3,093.12 and 675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.42, 3,093.12 and 675.40 is: 1,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.42 : 3,093.12 = 675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.42/3,093.12 = 675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.42x = 3,093.12 × 675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.42x = 2,089,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,093.25/2,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.93

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