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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.16, 3,051.38 and 1,061.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.16, 3,051.38 and 1,061.95 is: 1,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.16 : 3,051.38 = 1,061.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.16/3,051.38 = 1,061.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.16x = 3,051.38 × 1,061.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.16x = 3,240,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,392.42/2,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.21

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