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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.13, 3,053.59 and 1,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.13, 3,053.59 and 1,061.70 is: 1,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.13 : 3,053.59 = 1,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.13/3,053.59 = 1,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.13x = 3,053.59 × 1,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.13x = 3,241,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,996.50/2,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.23

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