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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.54, 3,049.37 and 1,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.54, 3,049.37 and 1,340.12 is: 2,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.54 : 3,049.37 = 1,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.54/3,049.37 = 1,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.54x = 3,049.37 × 1,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.54x = 4,086,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,521.72/2,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.59

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