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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.30, 3,037.36 and 2,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.30, 3,037.36 and 2,029.35 is: 3,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.30 : 3,037.36 = 2,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.30/3,037.36 = 2,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.30x = 3,037.36 × 2,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.30x = 6,163,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163,861.44/2,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.55

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