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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.85, 3,052.82 and 1,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.85, 3,052.82 and 1,050.13 is: 1,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.85 : 3,052.82 = 1,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.85/3,052.82 = 1,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.85x = 3,052.82 × 1,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.85x = 3,205,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,857.87/2,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.93

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