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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.79, 3,094.27 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.79, 3,094.27 and 676.20 is: 1,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.79 : 3,094.27 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.79/3,094.27 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.79x = 3,094.27 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.79x = 2,092,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,345.37/2,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.33

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