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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.02, 3,130.65 and 1,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.02, 3,130.65 and 1,048.02 is: 1,570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.02 : 3,130.65 = 1,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.02/3,130.65 = 1,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.02x = 3,130.65 × 1,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.02x = 3,280,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,983.81/2,089.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.59

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