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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.42, 3,053.37 and 1,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.42, 3,053.37 and 1,061.52 is: 1,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.42 : 3,053.37 = 1,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.42/3,053.37 = 1,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.42x = 3,053.37 × 1,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.42x = 3,241,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,213.32/2,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.84

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