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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.68, 3,029.76 and 2,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.68, 3,029.76 and 2,041.92 is: 3,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.68 : 3,029.76 = 2,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.68/3,029.76 = 2,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.68x = 3,029.76 × 2,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.68x = 6,186,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186,527.54/2,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.24

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