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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.73, 3,082.54 and 1,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.73, 3,082.54 and 1,271.36 is: 1,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.73 : 3,082.54 = 1,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.73/3,082.54 = 1,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.73x = 3,082.54 × 1,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.73x = 3,919,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,022.58/2,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.24

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