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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.91, 3,046.04 and 1,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.91, 3,046.04 and 1,055.05 is: 1,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.91 : 3,046.04 = 1,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.91/3,046.04 = 1,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.91x = 3,046.04 × 1,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.91x = 3,213,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,724.50/2,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.63

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