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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.84, 3,091.32 and 1,020.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.84, 3,091.32 and 1,020.57 is: 1,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.84 : 3,091.32 = 1,020.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.84/3,091.32 = 1,020.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.84x = 3,091.32 × 1,020.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.84x = 3,154,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,908.45/2,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.14

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