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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.10, 3,083.33 and 1,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.10, 3,083.33 and 1,014.89 is: 1,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.10 : 3,083.33 = 1,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.10/3,083.33 = 1,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.10x = 3,083.33 × 1,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.10x = 3,129,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,251.03/2,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.20

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