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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.48, 3,201.34 and 2,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.48, 3,201.34 and 2,049.92 is: 3,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.48 : 3,201.34 = 2,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.48/3,201.34 = 2,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.48x = 3,201.34 × 2,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.48x = 6,562,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,490.89/2,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.18

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