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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.96, 3,050.46 and 1,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.96, 3,050.46 and 1,389.96 is: 2,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.96 : 3,050.46 = 1,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.96/3,050.46 = 1,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.96x = 3,050.46 × 1,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.96x = 4,240,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,017.38/2,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.52

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