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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.85, 3,053.15 and 1,101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.85, 3,053.15 and 1,101.49 is: 1,648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.85 : 3,053.15 = 1,101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.85/3,053.15 = 1,101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.85x = 3,053.15 × 1,101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.85x = 3,363,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,014.19/2,039.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.66

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