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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.52, 3,054.06 and 1,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.52, 3,054.06 and 1,062.90 is: 1,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.52 : 3,054.06 = 1,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.52/3,054.06 = 1,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.52x = 3,054.06 × 1,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.52x = 3,246,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,160.37/2,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.97

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