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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.90, 3,084.30 and 1,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.90, 3,084.30 and 1,016.40 is: 1,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.90 : 3,084.30 = 1,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.90/3,084.30 = 1,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.90x = 3,084.30 × 1,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.90x = 3,134,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,882.52/2,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.82

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