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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.96, 3,094.80 and 1,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.96, 3,094.80 and 1,240.14 is: 1,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.96 : 3,094.80 = 1,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.96/3,094.80 = 1,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.96x = 3,094.80 × 1,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.96x = 3,837,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,985.27/2,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.43

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