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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.40, 3,138.81 and 706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.40, 3,138.81 and 706.38 is: 1,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.40 : 3,138.81 = 706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.40/3,138.81 = 706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.40x = 3,138.81 × 706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.40x = 2,217,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,192.61/2,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.13

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