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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.55, 3,045.48 and 1,054.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.55, 3,045.48 and 1,054.69 is: 1,581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.55 : 3,045.48 = 1,054.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.55/3,045.48 = 1,054.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.55x = 3,045.48 × 1,054.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.55x = 3,212,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,037.30/2,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.08

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