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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.18, 3,056 and 1,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.18, 3,056 and 1,063.30 is: 1,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.18 : 3,056 = 1,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.18/3,056 = 1,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.18x = 3,056 × 1,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.18x = 3,249,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,444.80/2,039.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.51

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