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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.80, 3,094.72 and 1,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.80, 3,094.72 and 1,023.30 is: 1,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.80 : 3,094.72 = 1,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.80/3,094.72 = 1,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.80x = 3,094.72 × 1,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.80x = 3,166,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,812.80/2,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.20

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