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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.18, 3,031.68 and 1,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.18, 3,031.68 and 1,362.61 is: 2,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.18 : 3,031.68 = 1,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.18/3,031.68 = 1,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.18x = 3,031.68 × 1,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.18x = 4,130,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,997.48/2,023.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.83

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