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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.83, 3,140.69 and 707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.83, 3,140.69 and 707.15 is: 1,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.83 : 3,140.69 = 707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.83/3,140.69 = 707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.83x = 3,140.69 × 707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.83x = 2,220,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,943.25/2,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.71

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