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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.76, 3,055.26 and 1,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.76, 3,055.26 and 1,062.80 is: 1,592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.76 : 3,055.26 = 1,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.76/3,055.26 = 1,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.76x = 3,055.26 × 1,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.76x = 3,247,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,130.33/2,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.70

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