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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.92, 3,049.36 and 1,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.92, 3,049.36 and 1,059.44 is: 1,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.92 : 3,049.36 = 1,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.92/3,049.36 = 1,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.92x = 3,049.36 × 1,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.92x = 3,230,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,613.96/2,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.37

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