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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.28, 3,056.03 and 1,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.28, 3,056.03 and 1,050.25 is: 1,574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.28 : 3,056.03 = 1,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.28/3,056.03 = 1,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.28x = 3,056.03 × 1,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.28x = 3,209,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,605.18/2,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.67

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