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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.92, 3,028.77 and 1,361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.92, 3,028.77 and 1,361.79 is: 2,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.92 : 3,028.77 = 1,361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.92/3,028.77 = 1,361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.92x = 3,028.77 × 1,361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.92x = 4,124,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,548.70/2,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.94

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