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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.67, 3,068.23 and 1,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.67, 3,068.23 and 1,359.02 is: 2,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.67 : 3,068.23 = 1,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.67/3,068.23 = 1,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.67x = 3,068.23 × 1,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.67x = 4,169,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,785.93/2,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.38

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