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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.02, 3,049.74 and 1,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.02, 3,049.74 and 1,340.64 is: 2,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.02 : 3,049.74 = 1,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.02/3,049.74 = 1,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.02x = 3,049.74 × 1,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.02x = 4,088,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,603.43/2,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.12

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