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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.58, 3,095.58 and 2,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.58, 3,095.58 and 2,046.38 is: 3,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.58 : 3,095.58 = 2,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.58/3,095.58 = 2,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.58x = 3,095.58 × 2,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.58x = 6,334,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334,733.00/2,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.27

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