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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.37, 3,093 and 1,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.37, 3,093 and 1,088.54 is: 1,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.37 : 3,093 = 1,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.37/3,093 = 1,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.37x = 3,093 × 1,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.37x = 3,366,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,838.76/2,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.72

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