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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.88, 3,064.38 and 1,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.88, 3,064.38 and 1,353.96 is: 2,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.88 : 3,064.38 = 1,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.88/3,064.38 = 1,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.88x = 3,064.38 × 1,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.88x = 4,149,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,047.94/2,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.98

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