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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.29, 3,140.18 and 706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.29, 3,140.18 and 706.15 is: 1,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.29 : 3,140.18 = 706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.29/3,140.18 = 706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.29x = 3,140.18 × 706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.29x = 2,217,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,438.11/2,093.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.31

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