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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.08, 3,059.64 and 2,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.08, 3,059.64 and 2,028.72 is: 3,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.08 : 3,059.64 = 2,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.08/3,059.64 = 2,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.08x = 3,059.64 × 2,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.08x = 6,207,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,207,152.86/2,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.59

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