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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.11, 3,036.30 and 1,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.11, 3,036.30 and 1,049.49 is: 1,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.11 : 3,036.30 = 1,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.11/3,036.30 = 1,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.11x = 3,036.30 × 1,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.11x = 3,186,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,566.49/2,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.08

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