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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.73, 3,091.47 and 1,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.73, 3,091.47 and 1,241.55 is: 1,859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.73 : 3,091.47 = 1,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.73/3,091.47 = 1,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.73x = 3,091.47 × 1,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.73x = 3,838,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,214.58/2,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.84

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