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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.88, 3,091.59 and 1,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.88, 3,091.59 and 1,087.92 is: 1,629.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.88 : 3,091.59 = 1,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.88/3,091.59 = 1,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.88x = 3,091.59 × 1,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.88x = 3,363,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,402.59/2,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.65

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