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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.16, 3,083.26 and 1,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.16, 3,083.26 and 1,437.48 is: 2,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.16 : 3,083.26 = 1,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.16/3,083.26 = 1,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.16x = 3,083.26 × 1,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.16x = 4,432,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,124.58/2,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.49

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