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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.95, 3,096.98 and 1,371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.95, 3,096.98 and 1,371.09 is: 2,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.95 : 3,096.98 = 1,371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.95/3,096.98 = 1,371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.95x = 3,096.98 × 1,371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.95x = 4,246,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,238.31/2,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.34

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