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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.74, 3,094.92 and 1,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.74, 3,094.92 and 1,185.24 is: 1,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.74 : 3,094.92 = 1,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.74/3,094.92 = 1,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.74x = 3,094.92 × 1,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.74x = 3,668,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,222.98/2,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.33

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