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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.19, 3,091.21 and 1,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.19, 3,091.21 and 1,021.37 is: 1,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.19 : 3,091.21 = 1,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.19/3,091.21 = 1,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.19x = 3,091.21 × 1,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.19x = 3,157,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,251.15/2,060.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.50

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