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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.79, 3,050.78 and 1,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.79, 3,050.78 and 1,045.56 is: 1,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.79 : 3,050.78 = 1,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.79/3,050.78 = 1,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.79x = 3,050.78 × 1,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.79x = 3,189,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,768.31/2,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.16

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