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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.17, 3,049.99 and 1,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.17, 3,049.99 and 1,059.26 is: 1,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.17 : 3,049.99 = 1,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.17/3,049.99 = 1,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.17x = 3,049.99 × 1,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.17x = 3,230,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,714.51/2,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.44

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