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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.66, 3,036.44 and 1,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.66, 3,036.44 and 1,049.24 is: 1,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.66 : 3,036.44 = 1,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.66/3,036.44 = 1,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.66x = 3,036.44 × 1,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.66x = 3,185,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,954.31/2,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.35

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