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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.08, 3,100.38 and 1,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.08, 3,100.38 and 1,759.66 is: 2,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.08 : 3,100.38 = 1,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.08/3,100.38 = 1,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.08x = 3,100.38 × 1,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.08x = 5,455,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,600.32/2,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.73

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