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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.03, 3,062.49 and 1,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.03, 3,062.49 and 1,347.40 is: 2,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.03 : 3,062.49 = 1,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.03/3,062.49 = 1,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.03x = 3,062.49 × 1,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.03x = 4,126,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,399.03/2,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.72

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