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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.80, 3,097.34 and 1,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.80, 3,097.34 and 1,011.49 is: 1,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.80 : 3,097.34 = 1,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.80/3,097.34 = 1,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.80x = 3,097.34 × 1,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.80x = 3,132,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,919.43/2,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.56

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