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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.29, 3,054.91 and 1,621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.29, 3,054.91 and 1,621.39 is: 2,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.29 : 3,054.91 = 1,621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.29/3,054.91 = 1,621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.29x = 3,054.91 × 1,621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.29x = 4,953,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,177.14/2,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.46

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