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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.62, 3,068.41 and 1,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.62, 3,068.41 and 1,352.12 is: 2,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.62 : 3,068.41 = 1,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.62/3,068.41 = 1,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.62x = 3,068.41 × 1,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.62x = 4,148,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,858.53/2,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.17

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