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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.06, 2,836.14 and 1,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.06, 2,836.14 and 1,497.08 is: 2,064.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.06 : 2,836.14 = 1,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.06/2,836.14 = 1,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.06x = 2,836.14 × 1,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.06x = 4,245,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,928.47/2,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.08

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