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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.38, 3,068.30 and 1,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.38, 3,068.30 and 1,341.90 is: 2,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.38 : 3,068.30 = 1,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.38/3,068.30 = 1,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.38x = 3,068.30 × 1,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.38x = 4,117,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,351.77/2,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.00

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