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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.82, 3,055.65 and 1,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.82, 3,055.65 and 1,062.66 is: 1,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.82 : 3,055.65 = 1,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.82/3,055.65 = 1,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.82x = 3,055.65 × 1,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.82x = 3,247,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,117.03/2,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.21

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