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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.61, 3,093.56 and 746.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.61, 3,093.56 and 746.10 is: 1,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.61 : 3,093.56 = 746.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.61/3,093.56 = 746.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.61x = 3,093.56 × 746.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.61x = 2,308,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,101.39/2,062.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.02

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