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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.76, 3,048.96 and 2,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.76, 3,048.96 and 2,042.52 is: 3,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.76 : 3,048.96 = 2,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.76/3,048.96 = 2,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.76x = 3,048.96 × 2,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.76x = 6,227,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,561.78/2,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.13

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