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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.87, 3,073.86 and 1,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.87, 3,073.86 and 1,009.29 is: 1,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.87 : 3,073.86 = 1,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.87/3,073.86 = 1,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.87x = 3,073.86 × 1,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.87x = 3,102,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,416.16/2,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.47

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