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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.29, 3,069.96 and 1,074.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.29, 3,069.96 and 1,074.35 is: 1,608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.29 : 3,069.96 = 1,074.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.29/3,069.96 = 1,074.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.29x = 3,069.96 × 1,074.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.29x = 3,298,196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,196.18/2,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.65

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