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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.83, 4,557.52 and 2,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.83, 4,557.52 and 2,050.18 is: 3,073.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.83 : 4,557.52 = 2,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.83/4,557.52 = 2,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.83x = 4,557.52 × 2,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.83x = 9,343,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,757.00/3,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.78

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