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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.32, 3,030.12 and 1,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.32, 3,030.12 and 1,372.08 is: 2,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.32 : 3,030.12 = 1,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.32/3,030.12 = 1,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.32x = 3,030.12 × 1,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.32x = 4,157,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,567.05/2,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.82

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