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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.60, 3,076.80 and 1,076.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.60, 3,076.80 and 1,076.47 is: 1,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.60 : 3,076.80 = 1,076.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.60/3,076.80 = 1,076.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.60x = 3,076.80 × 1,076.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.60x = 3,312,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,082.90/2,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.18

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