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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.45, 3,081.89 and 1,066.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.45, 3,081.89 and 1,066.87 is: 1,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.45 : 3,081.89 = 1,066.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.45/3,081.89 = 1,066.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.45x = 3,081.89 × 1,066.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.45x = 3,287,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,982.50/2,053.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.20

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