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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.06, 3,079.22 and 2,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.06, 3,079.22 and 2,030.40 is: 3,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.06 : 3,079.22 = 2,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.06/3,079.22 = 2,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.06x = 3,079.22 × 2,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.06x = 6,252,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,038.14/2,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.21

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