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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.77, 3,051.26 and 1,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.77, 3,051.26 and 1,060.55 is: 1,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.77 : 3,051.26 = 1,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.77/3,051.26 = 1,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.77x = 3,051.26 × 1,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.77x = 3,236,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,013.79/2,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.14

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