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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.72, 3,091.20 and 1,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.72, 3,091.20 and 1,138.72 is: 1,706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.72 : 3,091.20 = 1,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.72/3,091.20 = 1,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.72x = 3,091.20 × 1,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.72x = 3,520,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,011.26/2,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.49

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