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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.12, 3,042.82 and 919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.12, 3,042.82 and 919.32 is: 1,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.12 : 3,042.82 = 919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.12/3,042.82 = 919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.12x = 3,042.82 × 919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.12x = 2,797,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,325.28/2,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.91

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