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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.29, 3,039.44 and 1,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.29, 3,039.44 and 1,050.34 is: 1,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.29 : 3,039.44 = 1,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.29/3,039.44 = 1,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.29x = 3,039.44 × 1,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.29x = 3,192,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,445.41/2,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.51

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