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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.63, 3,095 and 1,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.63, 3,095 and 1,322.63 is: 1,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.63 : 3,095 = 1,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.63/3,095 = 1,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.63x = 3,095 × 1,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.63x = 4,093,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,539.85/2,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.63

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