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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.73, 3,042.77 and 1,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.73, 3,042.77 and 1,056.51 is: 1,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.73 : 3,042.77 = 1,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.73/3,042.77 = 1,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.73x = 3,042.77 × 1,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.73x = 3,214,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,711.65/2,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.82

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