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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.85, 3,070.62 and 1,073.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.85, 3,070.62 and 1,073.89 is: 1,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.85 : 3,070.62 = 1,073.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.85/3,070.62 = 1,073.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.85x = 3,070.62 × 1,073.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.85x = 3,297,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,508.11/2,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.66

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