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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.81, 3,050.71 and 1,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.81, 3,050.71 and 1,061.81 is: 1,592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.81 : 3,050.71 = 1,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.81/3,050.71 = 1,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.81x = 3,050.71 × 1,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.81x = 3,239,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,253.82/2,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.71

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