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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.06, 3,047.40 and 1,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.06, 3,047.40 and 1,056.90 is: 1,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.06 : 3,047.40 = 1,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.06/3,047.40 = 1,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.06x = 3,047.40 × 1,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.06x = 3,220,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,797.06/2,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.77

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