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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.45, 3,097.73 and 1,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.45, 3,097.73 and 1,371.59 is: 2,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.45 : 3,097.73 = 1,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.45/3,097.73 = 1,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.45x = 3,097.73 × 1,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.45x = 4,248,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,815.49/2,064.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.09

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