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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.05, 3,081.56 and 1,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.05, 3,081.56 and 1,014.70 is: 1,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.05 : 3,081.56 = 1,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.05/3,081.56 = 1,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.05x = 3,081.56 × 1,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.05x = 3,126,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,858.93/2,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.55

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