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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.34, 3,055.41 and 1,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.34, 3,055.41 and 1,063.14 is: 1,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.34 : 3,055.41 = 1,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.34/3,055.41 = 1,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.34x = 3,055.41 × 1,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.34x = 3,248,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,328.59/2,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.18

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