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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.28, 3,064.79 and 2,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.28, 3,064.79 and 2,034.77 is: 3,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.28 : 3,064.79 = 2,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.28/3,064.79 = 2,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.28x = 3,064.79 × 2,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.28x = 6,236,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,132.51/2,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.51

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