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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.04, 2,812.32 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.04, 2,812.32 and 1,341.36 is: 1,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.04 : 2,812.32 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.04/2,812.32 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.04x = 2,812.32 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.04x = 3,772,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,333.56/2,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.05

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