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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.97, 3,063.24 and 1,054.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.97, 3,063.24 and 1,054.45 is: 1,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.97 : 3,063.24 = 1,054.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.97/3,063.24 = 1,054.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.97x = 3,063.24 × 1,054.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.97x = 3,230,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,033.42/2,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.60

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