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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.48, 3,050.22 and 1,057.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.48, 3,050.22 and 1,057.57 is: 1,586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.48 : 3,050.22 = 1,057.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.48/3,050.22 = 1,057.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.48x = 3,050.22 × 1,057.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.48x = 3,225,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,821.17/2,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.36

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