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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.97, 3,049.38 and 1,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.97, 3,049.38 and 1,375.14 is: 2,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.97 : 3,049.38 = 1,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.97/3,049.38 = 1,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.97x = 3,049.38 × 1,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.97x = 4,193,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,335.85/2,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.67

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