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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.03, 3,044.42 and 1,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.03, 3,044.42 and 1,055.60 is: 1,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.03 : 3,044.42 = 1,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.03/3,044.42 = 1,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.03x = 3,044.42 × 1,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.03x = 3,213,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,684.78/2,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.07

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