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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.62, 4,208.97 and 2,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.62, 4,208.97 and 2,057.02 is: 2,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.62 : 4,208.97 = 2,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.62/4,208.97 = 2,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.62x = 4,208.97 × 2,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.62x = 8,657,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,935.47/3,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.09

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