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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.47, 3,074.99 and 1,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.47, 3,074.99 and 1,269.28 is: 1,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.47 : 3,074.99 = 1,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.47/3,074.99 = 1,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.47x = 3,074.99 × 1,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.47x = 3,903,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,009.27/2,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.47

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