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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.12, 3,049.47 and 1,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.12, 3,049.47 and 1,044.75 is: 1,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.12 : 3,049.47 = 1,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.12/3,049.47 = 1,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.12x = 3,049.47 × 1,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.12x = 3,185,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,927.70/2,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.56

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