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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.64, 3,090.36 and 1,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.64, 3,090.36 and 1,718.19 is: 2,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.64 : 3,090.36 = 1,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.64/3,090.36 = 1,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.64x = 3,090.36 × 1,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.64x = 5,309,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309,832.09/2,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.29

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