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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.57, 3,036.99 and 1,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.57, 3,036.99 and 1,049.95 is: 1,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.57 : 3,036.99 = 1,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.57/3,036.99 = 1,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.57x = 3,036.99 × 1,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.57x = 3,188,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,687.65/2,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.77

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