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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.45, 3,033.93 and 1,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.45, 3,033.93 and 1,051.23 is: 1,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.45 : 3,033.93 = 1,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.45/3,033.93 = 1,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.45x = 3,033.93 × 1,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.45x = 3,189,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,368.45/2,024.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.43

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