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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.66, 3,140.97 and 706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.66, 3,140.97 and 706.97 is: 1,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.66 : 3,140.97 = 706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.66/3,140.97 = 706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.66x = 3,140.97 × 706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.66x = 2,220,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,571.56/2,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.62

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