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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,048.48 and 1,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,048.48 and 1,060.92 is: 1,589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,048.48 = 1,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,048.48 = 1,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,048.48 × 1,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 3,234,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,193.40/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.92

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