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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.26, 3,033.91 and 1,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.26, 3,033.91 and 1,050.31 is: 1,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.26 : 3,033.91 = 1,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.26/3,033.91 = 1,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.26x = 3,033.91 × 1,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.26x = 3,186,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,543.39/2,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.62

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