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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.77, 3,085.16 and 1,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.77, 3,085.16 and 1,017.26 is: 1,525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.77 : 3,085.16 = 1,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.77/3,085.16 = 1,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.77x = 3,085.16 × 1,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.77x = 3,138,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,389.35/2,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.88

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