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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031, 3,048.03 and 1,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031, 3,048.03 and 1,057.02 is: 1,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031 : 3,048.03 = 1,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031/3,048.03 = 1,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031x = 3,048.03 × 1,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031x = 3,221,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,828.67/2,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.33

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