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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.47, 3,052.26 and 1,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.47, 3,052.26 and 1,049.76 is: 1,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.47 : 3,052.26 = 1,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.47/3,052.26 = 1,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.47x = 3,052.26 × 1,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.47x = 3,204,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,140.46/2,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.38

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