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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.32, 3,068.79 and 1,502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.32, 3,068.79 and 1,502.37 is: 2,248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.32 : 3,068.79 = 1,502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.32/3,068.79 = 1,502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.32x = 3,068.79 × 1,502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.32x = 4,610,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,458.03/2,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.65

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