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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.70, 3,039.91 and 1,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.70, 3,039.91 and 1,052.48 is: 1,579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.70 : 3,039.91 = 1,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.70/3,039.91 = 1,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.70x = 3,039.91 × 1,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.70x = 3,199,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,449.45/2,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.43

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