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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.66, 3,073.83 and 1,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.66, 3,073.83 and 1,022.50 is: 1,532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.66 : 3,073.83 = 1,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.66/3,073.83 = 1,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.66x = 3,073.83 × 1,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.66x = 3,142,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,991.18/2,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.67

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