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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.06, 3,083.76 and 1,015.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.06, 3,083.76 and 1,015.78 is: 1,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.06 : 3,083.76 = 1,015.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.06/3,083.76 = 1,015.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.06x = 3,083.76 × 1,015.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.06x = 3,132,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,421.73/2,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.51

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