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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.38, 3,048.57 and 1,306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.38, 3,048.57 and 1,306.58 is: 1,959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.38 : 3,048.57 = 1,306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.38/3,048.57 = 1,306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.38x = 3,048.57 × 1,306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.38x = 3,983,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,185.35/2,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.86

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