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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.88, 3,090.21 and 1,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.88, 3,090.21 and 1,281.03 is: 1,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.88 : 3,090.21 = 1,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.88/3,090.21 = 1,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.88x = 3,090.21 × 1,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.88x = 3,958,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,651.72/2,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.99

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