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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.34, 3,056.94 and 1,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.34, 3,056.94 and 1,064.34 is: 1,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.34 : 3,056.94 = 1,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.34/3,056.94 = 1,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.34x = 3,056.94 × 1,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.34x = 3,253,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,623.52/2,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.78

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