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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.08, 3,139.50 and 706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.08, 3,139.50 and 706.28 is: 1,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.08 : 3,139.50 = 706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.08/3,139.50 = 706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.08x = 3,139.50 × 706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.08x = 2,217,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,366.06/2,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.38

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