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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.15, 3,040.65 and 1,237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.15, 3,040.65 and 1,237.35 is: 1,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.15 : 3,040.65 = 1,237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.15/3,040.65 = 1,237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.15x = 3,040.65 × 1,237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.15x = 3,762,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,348.28/2,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.24

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