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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.52, 3,076.12 and 1,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.52, 3,076.12 and 1,010.40 is: 1,515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.52 : 3,076.12 = 1,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.52/3,076.12 = 1,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.52x = 3,076.12 × 1,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.52x = 3,108,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,111.65/2,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.77

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