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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.06, 3,076.40 and 1,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.06, 3,076.40 and 1,063.82 is: 1,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.06 : 3,076.40 = 1,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.06/3,076.40 = 1,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.06x = 3,076.40 × 1,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.06x = 3,272,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,746.20/2,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.64

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