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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.56, 3,094.92 and 1,243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.56, 3,094.92 and 1,243.56 is: 1,865.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.56 : 3,094.92 = 1,243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.56/3,094.92 = 1,243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.56x = 3,094.92 × 1,243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.56x = 3,848,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,718.72/2,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.99

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