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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.53, 3,094.58 and 1,241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.53, 3,094.58 and 1,241.37 is: 1,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.53 : 3,094.58 = 1,241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.53/3,094.58 = 1,241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.53x = 3,094.58 × 1,241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.53x = 3,841,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,521.88/2,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.53

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