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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.10, 3,049.74 and 1,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.10, 3,049.74 and 1,044.87 is: 1,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.10 : 3,049.74 = 1,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.10/3,049.74 = 1,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.10x = 3,049.74 × 1,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.10x = 3,186,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,581.83/2,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.12

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