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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.53, 3,046.67 and 1,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.53, 3,046.67 and 1,057.10 is: 1,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.53 : 3,046.67 = 1,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.53/3,046.67 = 1,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.53x = 3,046.67 × 1,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.53x = 3,220,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,634.86/2,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.32

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