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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.25, 3,063.93 and 1,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.25, 3,063.93 and 1,424.60 is: 2,135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.25 : 3,063.93 = 1,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.25/3,063.93 = 1,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.25x = 3,063.93 × 1,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.25x = 4,364,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,859.36/2,044.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.19

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