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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.88, 3,073.14 and 1,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.88, 3,073.14 and 1,356.80 is: 2,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.88 : 3,073.14 = 1,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.88/3,073.14 = 1,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.88x = 3,073.14 × 1,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.88x = 4,169,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,636.35/2,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.10

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