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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.62, 3,142.05 and 1,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.62, 3,142.05 and 1,120.54 is: 1,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.62 : 3,142.05 = 1,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.62/3,142.05 = 1,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.62x = 3,142.05 × 1,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.62x = 3,520,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,792.71/2,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.68

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