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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.76, 3,043.26 and 1,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.76, 3,043.26 and 1,057.32 is: 1,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.76 : 3,043.26 = 1,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.76/3,043.26 = 1,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.76x = 3,043.26 × 1,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.76x = 3,217,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,699.66/2,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.48

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