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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.33, 3,058.98 and 1,050.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.33, 3,058.98 and 1,050.54 is: 1,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.33 : 3,058.98 = 1,050.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.33/3,058.98 = 1,050.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.33x = 3,058.98 × 1,050.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.33x = 3,213,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,580.85/2,038.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.58

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