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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.34, 3,050.19 and 1,378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.34, 3,050.19 and 1,378.62 is: 2,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.34 : 3,050.19 = 1,378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.34/3,050.19 = 1,378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.34x = 3,050.19 × 1,378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.34x = 4,205,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,052.94/2,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.01

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