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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.54, 3,071.83 and 1,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.54, 3,071.83 and 1,075.59 is: 1,610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.54 : 3,071.83 = 1,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.54/3,071.83 = 1,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.54x = 3,071.83 × 1,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.54x = 3,304,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,029.63/2,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.51

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