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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.24, 3,091.38 and 1,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.24, 3,091.38 and 1,084.04 is: 1,628.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.24 : 3,091.38 = 1,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.24/3,091.38 = 1,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.24x = 3,091.38 × 1,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.24x = 3,351,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,179.58/2,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.97

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