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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.03, 3,036.31 and 1,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.03, 3,036.31 and 1,050.17 is: 1,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.03 : 3,036.31 = 1,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.03/3,036.31 = 1,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.03x = 3,036.31 × 1,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.03x = 3,188,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,623.87/2,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.06

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