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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.20, 3,052.82 and 1,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.20, 3,052.82 and 1,374.52 is: 2,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.20 : 3,052.82 = 1,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.20/3,052.82 = 1,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.20x = 3,052.82 × 1,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.20x = 4,196,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,162.15/2,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.81

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