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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.53, 3,070.33 and 1,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.53, 3,070.33 and 1,074.59 is: 1,609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.53 : 3,070.33 = 1,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.53/3,070.33 = 1,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.53x = 3,070.33 × 1,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.53x = 3,299,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,345.91/2,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.02

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