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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.96, 3,071.44 and 1,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.96, 3,071.44 and 1,350.44 is: 2,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.96 : 3,071.44 = 1,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.96/3,071.44 = 1,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.96x = 3,071.44 × 1,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.96x = 4,147,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,795.43/2,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.31

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