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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.59, 3,094.40 and 1,136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.59, 3,094.40 and 1,136.87 is: 1,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.59 : 3,094.40 = 1,136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.59/3,094.40 = 1,136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.59x = 3,094.40 × 1,136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.59x = 3,517,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,930.53/2,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.59

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