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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.28, 3,057.46 and 1,412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.28, 3,057.46 and 1,412.23 is: 2,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.28 : 3,057.46 = 1,412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.28/3,057.46 = 1,412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.28x = 3,057.46 × 1,412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.28x = 4,317,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,832.62/2,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.41

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