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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.33, 3,071.79 and 1,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.33, 3,071.79 and 1,008.12 is: 1,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.33 : 3,071.79 = 1,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.33/3,071.79 = 1,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.33x = 3,071.79 × 1,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.33x = 3,096,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,732.93/2,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.10

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