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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.46, 3,053.40 and 1,344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.46, 3,053.40 and 1,344.03 is: 2,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.46 : 3,053.40 = 1,344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.46/3,053.40 = 1,344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.46x = 3,053.40 × 1,344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.46x = 4,103,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,861.20/2,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.23

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