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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.32, 3,044.98 and 1,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.32, 3,044.98 and 1,372.74 is: 2,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.32 : 3,044.98 = 1,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.32/3,044.98 = 1,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.32x = 3,044.98 × 1,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.32x = 4,179,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,958.98/2,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.74

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