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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.68, 3,044.70 and 1,379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.68, 3,044.70 and 1,379.40 is: 2,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.68 : 3,044.70 = 1,379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.68/3,044.70 = 1,379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.68x = 3,044.70 × 1,379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.68x = 4,199,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,859.18/2,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.20

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