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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.62, 4,587.27 and 2,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.62, 4,587.27 and 2,091.62 is: 3,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.62 : 4,587.27 = 2,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.62/4,587.27 = 2,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.62x = 4,587.27 × 2,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.62x = 9,594,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,825.68/3,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.86

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