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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.02, 3,080.70 and 2,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.02, 3,080.70 and 2,053.80 is: 3,072.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.02 : 3,080.70 = 2,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.02/3,080.70 = 2,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.02x = 3,080.70 × 2,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.02x = 6,327,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,141.66/2,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.89

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