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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.48, 3,058.23 and 1,113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.48, 3,058.23 and 1,113.79 is: 1,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.48 : 3,058.23 = 1,113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.48/3,058.23 = 1,113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.48x = 3,058.23 × 1,113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.48x = 3,406,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,225.99/2,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.96

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