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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.62, 3,064.50 and 1,424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.62, 3,064.50 and 1,424.97 is: 2,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.62 : 3,064.50 = 1,424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.62/3,064.50 = 1,424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.62x = 3,064.50 × 1,424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.62x = 4,366,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,820.57/2,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.76

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