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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.53, 3,097.45 and 1,025.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.53, 3,097.45 and 1,025.15 is: 1,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.53 : 3,097.45 = 1,025.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.53/3,097.45 = 1,025.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.53x = 3,097.45 × 1,025.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.53x = 3,175,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,345.74/2,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.30

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