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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.22, 3,047.39 and 1,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.22, 3,047.39 and 1,338.79 is: 2,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.22 : 3,047.39 = 1,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.22/3,047.39 = 1,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.22x = 3,047.39 × 1,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.22x = 4,079,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,793.33/2,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.59

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