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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.02, 3,073.22 and 1,356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.02, 3,073.22 and 1,356.97 is: 2,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.02 : 3,073.22 = 1,356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.02/3,073.22 = 1,356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.02x = 3,073.22 × 1,356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.02x = 4,170,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,267.34/2,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.27

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