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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.44, 3,071.99 and 1,247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.44, 3,071.99 and 1,247.57 is: 1,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.44 : 3,071.99 = 1,247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.44/3,071.99 = 1,247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.44x = 3,071.99 × 1,247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.44x = 3,832,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,500.97/2,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.11

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