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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.47, 3,061.70 and 1,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.47, 3,061.70 and 1,346.72 is: 2,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.47 : 3,061.70 = 1,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.47/3,061.70 = 1,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.47x = 3,061.70 × 1,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.47x = 4,123,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,245.89/2,039.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.73

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