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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.24, 3,033.18 and 1,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.24, 3,033.18 and 1,049.62 is: 1,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.24 : 3,033.18 = 1,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.24/3,033.18 = 1,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.24x = 3,033.18 × 1,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.24x = 3,183,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,686.39/2,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.56

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