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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.90, 3,044.85 and 1,337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.90, 3,044.85 and 1,337.35 is: 2,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.90 : 3,044.85 = 1,337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.90/3,044.85 = 1,337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.90x = 3,044.85 × 1,337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.90x = 4,072,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,030.15/2,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.03

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