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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.48, 3,090.15 and 1,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.48, 3,090.15 and 1,020.52 is: 1,531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.48 : 3,090.15 = 1,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.48/3,090.15 = 1,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.48x = 3,090.15 × 1,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.48x = 3,153,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,559.88/2,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.24

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