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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.01, 3,033.53 and 1,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.01, 3,033.53 and 1,050.06 is: 1,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.01 : 3,033.53 = 1,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.01/3,033.53 = 1,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.01x = 3,033.53 × 1,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.01x = 3,185,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,395.95/2,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.25

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