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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.52, 3,087.84 and 1,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.52, 3,087.84 and 1,368.52 is: 2,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.52 : 3,087.84 = 1,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.52/3,087.84 = 1,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.52x = 3,087.84 × 1,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.52x = 4,225,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,770.80/2,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.83

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