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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.62, 3,056.88 and 1,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.62, 3,056.88 and 1,453.32 is: 2,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.62 : 3,056.88 = 1,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.62/3,056.88 = 1,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.62x = 3,056.88 × 1,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.62x = 4,442,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,624.84/2,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.23

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