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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.02, 3,194.55 and 2,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.02, 3,194.55 and 2,062.74 is: 3,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.02 : 3,194.55 = 2,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.02/3,194.55 = 2,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.02x = 3,194.55 × 2,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.02x = 6,589,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,526.07/2,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.85

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