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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.56, 3,078.65 and 1,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.56, 3,078.65 and 1,065.33 is: 1,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.56 : 3,078.65 = 1,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.56/3,078.65 = 1,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.56x = 3,078.65 × 1,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.56x = 3,279,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,772.88/2,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.90

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