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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.68, 3,095.40 and 1,138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.68, 3,095.40 and 1,138.92 is: 1,709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.68 : 3,095.40 = 1,138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.68/3,095.40 = 1,138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.68x = 3,095.40 × 1,138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.68x = 3,525,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,412.97/2,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.14

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