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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.17, 3,051.51 and 1,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.17, 3,051.51 and 1,060.30 is: 1,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.17 : 3,051.51 = 1,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.17/3,051.51 = 1,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.17x = 3,051.51 × 1,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.17x = 3,235,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,516.05/2,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.02

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