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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.88, 3,032.76 and 1,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.88, 3,032.76 and 1,372.24 is: 2,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.88 : 3,032.76 = 1,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.88/3,032.76 = 1,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.88x = 3,032.76 × 1,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.88x = 4,161,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,674.58/2,020.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.34

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