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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,049.92 and 1,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,049.92 and 1,212.84 is: 1,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,049.92 = 1,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,049.92 = 1,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,049.92 × 1,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 3,699,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,064.97/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.46

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