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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.76, 3,139.56 and 706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.76, 3,139.56 and 706.56 is: 1,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.76 : 3,139.56 = 706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.76/3,139.56 = 706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.76x = 3,139.56 × 706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.76x = 2,218,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,287.51/2,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.48

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