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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.08, 3,069.68 and 1,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.08, 3,069.68 and 1,402.08 is: 2,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.08 : 3,069.68 = 1,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.08/3,069.68 = 1,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.08x = 3,069.68 × 1,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.08x = 4,303,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,936.93/2,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.40

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