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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.90, 3,054.30 and 1,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.90, 3,054.30 and 1,112.80 is: 1,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.90 : 3,054.30 = 1,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.90/3,054.30 = 1,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.90x = 3,054.30 × 1,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.90x = 3,398,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,825.04/2,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.99

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