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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.56, 3,052.68 and 1,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.56, 3,052.68 and 1,384.24 is: 2,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.56 : 3,052.68 = 1,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.56/3,052.68 = 1,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.56x = 3,052.68 × 1,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.56x = 4,225,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,641.76/2,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.89

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