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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.91, 3,061.22 and 1,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.91, 3,061.22 and 1,350 is: 2,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.91 : 3,061.22 = 1,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.91/3,061.22 = 1,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.91x = 3,061.22 × 1,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.91x = 4,132,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,640.25/2,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.89

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