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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.48, 3,091.96 and 1,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.48, 3,091.96 and 1,195.76 is: 1,792.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.48 : 3,091.96 = 1,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.48/3,091.96 = 1,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.48x = 3,091.96 × 1,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.48x = 3,697,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,242.09/2,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.62

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