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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.39, 3,065.02 and 1,216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.39, 3,065.02 and 1,216.13 is: 1,824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.39 : 3,065.02 = 1,216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.39/3,065.02 = 1,216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.39x = 3,065.02 × 1,216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.39x = 3,727,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,441.37/2,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.15

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