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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.02, 3,073.85 and 1,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.02, 3,073.85 and 1,125.35 is: 1,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.02 : 3,073.85 = 1,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.02/3,073.85 = 1,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.02x = 3,073.85 × 1,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.02x = 3,459,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,136.10/2,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.37

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