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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.23, 3,052.52 and 1,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.23, 3,052.52 and 1,063.01 is: 1,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.23 : 3,052.52 = 1,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.23/3,052.52 = 1,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.23x = 3,052.52 × 1,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.23x = 3,244,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,853.97/2,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.56

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