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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093, 3,137.28 and 705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093, 3,137.28 and 705 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093 : 3,137.28 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093/3,137.28 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093x = 3,137.28 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093x = 2,211,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,782.40/2,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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