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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.68, 3,037.14 and 1,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.68, 3,037.14 and 1,050.06 is: 1,575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.68 : 3,037.14 = 1,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.68/3,037.14 = 1,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.68x = 3,037.14 × 1,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.68x = 3,189,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,179.23/2,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.93

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