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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.83, 3,048.90 and 1,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.83, 3,048.90 and 1,337.49 is: 2,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.83 : 3,048.90 = 1,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.83/3,048.90 = 1,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.83x = 3,048.90 × 1,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.83x = 4,077,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,873.26/2,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.97

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