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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.75, 3,087.78 and 1,574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.75, 3,087.78 and 1,574.97 is: 2,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.75 : 3,087.78 = 1,574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.75/3,087.78 = 1,574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.75x = 3,087.78 × 1,574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.75x = 4,863,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,145.43/2,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.04

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