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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.33, 3,073.29 and 1,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.33, 3,073.29 and 1,009.12 is: 1,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.33 : 3,073.29 = 1,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.33/3,073.29 = 1,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.33x = 3,073.29 × 1,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.33x = 3,101,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,318.40/2,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.59

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