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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.78, 3,090.57 and 1,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.78, 3,090.57 and 1,020.22 is: 1,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.78 : 3,090.57 = 1,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.78/3,090.57 = 1,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.78x = 3,090.57 × 1,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.78x = 3,153,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,061.33/2,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.29

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