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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.44, 3,093.84 and 1,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.44, 3,093.84 and 1,413.72 is: 2,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.44 : 3,093.84 = 1,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.44/3,093.84 = 1,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.44x = 3,093.84 × 1,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.44x = 4,373,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,823.48/2,062.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.70

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