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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.20, 3,040.31 and 1,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.20, 3,040.31 and 1,329.69 is: 1,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.20 : 3,040.31 = 1,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.20/3,040.31 = 1,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.20x = 3,040.31 × 1,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.20x = 4,042,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,663.16/2,025.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.18

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