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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.51, 3,092.61 and 1,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.51, 3,092.61 and 1,021.56 is: 1,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.51 : 3,092.61 = 1,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.51/3,092.61 = 1,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.51x = 3,092.61 × 1,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.51x = 3,159,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,286.67/2,061.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.51

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