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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.58, 3,072.48 and 1,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.58, 3,072.48 and 1,061.75 is: 1,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.58 : 3,072.48 = 1,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.58/3,072.48 = 1,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.58x = 3,072.48 × 1,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.58x = 3,262,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,190.28/2,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.09

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