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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.59, 3,093.59 and 675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.59, 3,093.59 and 675.98 is: 1,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.59 : 3,093.59 = 675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.59/3,093.59 = 675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.59x = 3,093.59 × 675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.59x = 2,091,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,186.12/2,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.87

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