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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.30, 3,087.93 and 1,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.30, 3,087.93 and 1,018.96 is: 1,527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.30 : 3,087.93 = 1,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.30/3,087.93 = 1,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.30x = 3,087.93 × 1,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.30x = 3,146,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,477.15/2,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.94

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