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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.27, 3,052.01 and 1,061.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.27, 3,052.01 and 1,061.05 is: 1,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.27 : 3,052.01 = 1,061.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.27/3,052.01 = 1,061.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.27x = 3,052.01 × 1,061.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.27x = 3,238,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,335.21/2,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.89

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