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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.59, 3,096.88 and 1,025.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.59, 3,096.88 and 1,025.88 is: 1,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.59 : 3,096.88 = 1,025.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.59/3,096.88 = 1,025.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.59x = 3,096.88 × 1,025.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.59x = 3,177,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,023.20/2,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.82

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