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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.34, 3,096.56 and 1,139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.34, 3,096.56 and 1,139.73 is: 1,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.34 : 3,096.56 = 1,139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.34/3,096.56 = 1,139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.34x = 3,096.56 × 1,139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.34x = 3,529,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,242.33/2,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.62

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