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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.85, 3,051.32 and 1,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.85, 3,051.32 and 1,372.64 is: 2,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.85 : 3,051.32 = 1,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.85/3,051.32 = 1,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.85x = 3,051.32 × 1,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.85x = 4,188,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,341.77/2,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.33

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