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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.17, 3,035.79 and 1,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.17, 3,035.79 and 1,049.28 is: 1,574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.17 : 3,035.79 = 1,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.17/3,035.79 = 1,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.17x = 3,035.79 × 1,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.17x = 3,185,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,393.73/2,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.46

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