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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.52, 3,081.06 and 1,361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.52, 3,081.06 and 1,361.54 is: 2,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.52 : 3,081.06 = 1,361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.52/3,081.06 = 1,361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.52x = 3,081.06 × 1,361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.52x = 4,194,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,986.43/2,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.85

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