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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.38, 3,080.18 and 1,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.38, 3,080.18 and 1,000.16 is: 1,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.38 : 3,080.18 = 1,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.38/3,080.18 = 1,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.38x = 3,080.18 × 1,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.38x = 3,080,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,675.53/2,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.29

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