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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.84, 3,059.16 and 1,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.84, 3,059.16 and 1,065.64 is: 1,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.84 : 3,059.16 = 1,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.84/3,059.16 = 1,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.84x = 3,059.16 × 1,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.84x = 3,259,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,963.26/2,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.93

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