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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.98, 3,095.76 and 2,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.98, 3,095.76 and 2,055.42 is: 3,084.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.98 : 3,095.76 = 2,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.98/3,095.76 = 2,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.98x = 3,095.76 × 2,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.98x = 6,363,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,087.02/2,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.42

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