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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.32, 3,052.09 and 1,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.32, 3,052.09 and 1,442.48 is: 2,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.32 : 3,052.09 = 1,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.32/3,052.09 = 1,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.32x = 3,052.09 × 1,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.32x = 4,402,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,571.36/2,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.15

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