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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.84, 3,140.48 and 707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.84, 3,140.48 and 707.14 is: 1,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.84 : 3,140.48 = 707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.84/3,140.48 = 707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.84x = 3,140.48 × 707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.84x = 2,220,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,759.03/2,093.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.62

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