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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.87, 3,051.21 and 1,412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.87, 3,051.21 and 1,412.89 is: 2,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.87 : 3,051.21 = 1,412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.87/3,051.21 = 1,412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.87x = 3,051.21 × 1,412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.87x = 4,311,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,029.00/2,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.50

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