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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.98, 3,076.35 and 1,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.98, 3,076.35 and 1,010.72 is: 1,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.98 : 3,076.35 = 1,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.98/3,076.35 = 1,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.98x = 3,076.35 × 1,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.98x = 3,109,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,313.09/2,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.01

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