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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.73, 3,084.46 and 1,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.73, 3,084.46 and 1,015.56 is: 1,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.73 : 3,084.46 = 1,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.73/3,084.46 = 1,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.73x = 3,084.46 × 1,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.73x = 3,132,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,454.20/2,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.29

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