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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.83, 3,076.44 and 1,402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.83, 3,076.44 and 1,402.02 is: 2,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.83 : 3,076.44 = 1,402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.83/3,076.44 = 1,402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.83x = 3,076.44 × 1,402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.83x = 4,313,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,230.41/2,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.16

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