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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.24, 3,051.68 and 1,373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.24, 3,051.68 and 1,373.49 is: 2,061.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.24 : 3,051.68 = 1,373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.24/3,051.68 = 1,373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.24x = 3,051.68 × 1,373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.24x = 4,191,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,445.10/2,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.47

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