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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.52, 3,057.36 and 1,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.52, 3,057.36 and 1,064.48 is: 1,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.52 : 3,057.36 = 1,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.52/3,057.36 = 1,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.52x = 3,057.36 × 1,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.52x = 3,254,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,498.57/2,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.72

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