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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.88, 3,043.38 and 1,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.88, 3,043.38 and 1,339.96 is: 2,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.88 : 3,043.38 = 1,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.88/3,043.38 = 1,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.88x = 3,043.38 × 1,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.88x = 4,078,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,007.46/2,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.98

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