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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.94, 3,074.66 and 1,077.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.94, 3,074.66 and 1,077.06 is: 1,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.94 : 3,074.66 = 1,077.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.94/3,074.66 = 1,077.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.94x = 3,074.66 × 1,077.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.94x = 3,311,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,593.30/2,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.88

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