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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.54, 3,036.35 and 1,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.54, 3,036.35 and 1,049.65 is: 1,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.54 : 3,036.35 = 1,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.54/3,036.35 = 1,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.54x = 3,036.35 × 1,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.54x = 3,187,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,099.81/2,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.01

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