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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033, 3,051.03 and 1,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033, 3,051.03 and 1,059.02 is: 1,589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033 : 3,051.03 = 1,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033/3,051.03 = 1,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033x = 3,051.03 × 1,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033x = 3,231,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,101.79/2,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.33

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