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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.56, 3,048.30 and 1,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.56, 3,048.30 and 1,374.10 is: 2,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.56 : 3,048.30 = 1,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.56/3,048.30 = 1,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.56x = 3,048.30 × 1,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.56x = 4,188,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,661.41/2,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.78

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