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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.58, 3,092.52 and 951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.58, 3,092.52 and 951.54 is: 1,426.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.58 : 3,092.52 = 951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.58/3,092.52 = 951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.58x = 3,092.52 × 951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.58x = 2,942,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,656.48/2,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.69

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