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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.63, 3,081.29 and 1,081.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.63, 3,081.29 and 1,081.47 is: 1,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.63 : 3,081.29 = 1,081.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.63/3,081.29 = 1,081.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.63x = 3,081.29 × 1,081.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.63x = 3,332,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,317.29/2,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.07

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