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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.38, 3,091.05 and 1,020.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.38, 3,091.05 and 1,020.17 is: 1,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.38 : 3,091.05 = 1,020.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.38/3,091.05 = 1,020.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.38x = 3,091.05 × 1,020.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.38x = 3,153,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,404.21/2,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.75

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