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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.39, 3,019.08 and 1,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.39, 3,019.08 and 1,359.30 is: 2,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.39 : 3,019.08 = 1,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.39/3,019.08 = 1,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.39x = 3,019.08 × 1,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.39x = 4,103,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,835.44/2,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.24

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