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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.42, 3,069.46 and 2,037.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.42, 3,069.46 and 2,037.86 is: 3,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.42 : 3,069.46 = 2,037.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.42/3,069.46 = 2,037.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.42x = 3,069.46 × 2,037.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.42x = 6,255,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255,129.76/2,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.12

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