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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.47, 3,058.70 and 1,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.47, 3,058.70 and 1,344.72 is: 2,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.47 : 3,058.70 = 1,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.47/3,058.70 = 1,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.47x = 3,058.70 × 1,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.47x = 4,113,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,088.34/2,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.73

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