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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.60, 3,093.09 and 1,242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.60, 3,093.09 and 1,242.45 is: 1,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.60 : 3,093.09 = 1,242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.60/3,093.09 = 1,242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.60x = 3,093.09 × 1,242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.60x = 3,843,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,009.67/2,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.29

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