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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.82, 3,140.76 and 707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.82, 3,140.76 and 707.72 is: 1,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.82 : 3,140.76 = 707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.82/3,140.76 = 707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.82x = 3,140.76 × 707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.82x = 2,222,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,778.67/2,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.59

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