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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.56, 3,093.63 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.56, 3,093.63 and 746.25 is: 1,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.56 : 3,093.63 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.56/3,093.63 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.56x = 3,093.63 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.56x = 2,308,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,606.99/2,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.29

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