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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.15, 3,080.70 and 1,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.15, 3,080.70 and 1,014.30 is: 1,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.15 : 3,080.70 = 1,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.15/3,080.70 = 1,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.15x = 3,080.70 × 1,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.15x = 3,124,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,754.01/2,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.45

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