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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.85, 3,079.96 and 1,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.85, 3,079.96 and 1,012.64 is: 1,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.85 : 3,079.96 = 1,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.85/3,079.96 = 1,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.85x = 3,079.96 × 1,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.85x = 3,118,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,895.86/2,054.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.82

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