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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.72, 3,076.08 and 1,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.72, 3,076.08 and 1,024.48 is: 1,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.72 : 3,076.08 = 1,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.72/3,076.08 = 1,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.72x = 3,076.08 × 1,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.72x = 3,151,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,382.44/2,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.72

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