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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.02, 3,050.06 and 1,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.02, 3,050.06 and 1,061.07 is: 1,588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.02 : 3,050.06 = 1,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.02/3,050.06 = 1,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.02x = 3,050.06 × 1,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.02x = 3,236,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,325.84/2,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.76

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