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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.80, 3,046.22 and 1,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.80, 3,046.22 and 1,372.04 is: 2,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.80 : 3,046.22 = 1,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.80/3,046.22 = 1,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.80x = 3,046.22 × 1,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.80x = 4,179,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,529.92/2,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.06

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