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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.68, 3,080.52 and 2,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.68, 3,080.52 and 2,029.20 is: 3,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.68 : 3,080.52 = 2,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.68/3,080.52 = 2,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.68x = 3,080.52 × 2,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.68x = 6,250,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,991.18/2,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.80

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