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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.71, 3,055.44 and 1,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.71, 3,055.44 and 1,344.66 is: 2,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.71 : 3,055.44 = 1,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.71/3,055.44 = 1,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.71x = 3,055.44 × 1,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.71x = 4,108,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,505.95/2,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.26

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