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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.64, 3,051.37 and 1,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.64, 3,051.37 and 1,419.15 is: 2,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.64 : 3,051.37 = 1,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.64/3,051.37 = 1,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.64x = 3,051.37 × 1,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.64x = 4,330,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,364.95/2,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.23

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