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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.57, 3,095.70 and 1,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.57, 3,095.70 and 1,023.61 is: 1,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.57 : 3,095.70 = 1,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.57/3,095.70 = 1,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.57x = 3,095.70 × 1,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.57x = 3,168,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,768.88/2,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.58

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