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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.45, 3,093.27 and 1,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.45, 3,093.27 and 1,195.75 is: 1,793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.45 : 3,093.27 = 1,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.45/3,093.27 = 1,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.45x = 3,093.27 × 1,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.45x = 3,698,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,777.60/2,062.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.39

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