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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.85, 3,047.95 and 1,337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.85, 3,047.95 and 1,337.41 is: 2,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.85 : 3,047.95 = 1,337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.85/3,047.95 = 1,337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.85x = 3,047.95 × 1,337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.85x = 4,076,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,358.81/2,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.24

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