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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.02, 3,137.24 and 1,271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.02, 3,137.24 and 1,271.07 is: 1,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.02 : 3,137.24 = 1,271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.02/3,137.24 = 1,271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.02x = 3,137.24 × 1,271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.02x = 3,987,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,651.65/2,093.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.21

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