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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.77, 3,048.26 and 1,058.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.77, 3,048.26 and 1,058.55 is: 1,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.77 : 3,048.26 = 1,058.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.77/3,048.26 = 1,058.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.77x = 3,048.26 × 1,058.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.77x = 3,226,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,730.33/2,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.14

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