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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.48, 3,093.24 and 1,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.48, 3,093.24 and 1,036.24 is: 1,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.48 : 3,093.24 = 1,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.48/3,093.24 = 1,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.48x = 3,093.24 × 1,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.48x = 3,205,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,339.02/2,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.12

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