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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.43, 3,139.89 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.43, 3,139.89 and 706.74 is: 1,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.43 : 3,139.89 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.43/3,139.89 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.43x = 3,139.89 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.43x = 2,219,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,085.86/2,093.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.02

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