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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.27, 3,053.51 and 1,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.27, 3,053.51 and 1,062.05 is: 1,593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.27 : 3,053.51 = 1,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.27/3,053.51 = 1,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.27x = 3,053.51 × 1,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.27x = 3,242,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,980.30/2,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.39

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