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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.93, 3,077.71 and 1,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.93, 3,077.71 and 1,064.70 is: 1,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.93 : 3,077.71 = 1,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.93/3,077.71 = 1,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.93x = 3,077.71 × 1,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.93x = 3,276,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,837.84/2,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.95

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