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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.44, 3,080.32 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.44, 3,080.32 and 1,368 is: 2,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.44 : 3,080.32 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.44/3,080.32 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.44x = 3,080.32 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.44x = 4,213,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,877.76/2,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.11

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