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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.23, 3,058.22 and 1,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.23, 3,058.22 and 1,112.67 is: 1,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.23 : 3,058.22 = 1,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.23/3,058.22 = 1,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.23x = 3,058.22 × 1,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.23x = 3,402,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,792.43/2,038.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.48

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