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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.21, 3,054.69 and 1,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.21, 3,054.69 and 1,344.16 is: 2,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.21 : 3,054.69 = 1,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.21/3,054.69 = 1,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.21x = 3,054.69 × 1,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.21x = 4,105,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,970.12/2,039.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.52

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