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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.30, 3,098.28 and 2,032.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.30, 3,098.28 and 2,032.03 is: 3,048.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.30 : 3,098.28 = 2,032.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.30/3,098.28 = 2,032.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.30x = 3,098.28 × 2,032.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.30x = 6,295,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,797.91/2,065.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.37

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