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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.38, 3,070.93 and 1,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.38, 3,070.93 and 1,681.32 is: 2,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.38 : 3,070.93 = 1,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.38/3,070.93 = 1,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.38x = 3,070.93 × 1,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.38x = 5,163,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,216.03/2,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.18

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