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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.30, 3,050.40 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.30, 3,050.40 and 1,061.34 is: 1,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.30 : 3,050.40 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.30/3,050.40 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.30x = 3,050.40 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.30x = 3,237,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,511.54/2,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.12

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