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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.45, 3,068.10 and 1,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.45, 3,068.10 and 1,356.90 is: 2,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.45 : 3,068.10 = 1,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.45/3,068.10 = 1,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.45x = 3,068.10 × 1,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.45x = 4,163,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,104.89/2,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.33

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