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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.78, 3,020.68 and 1,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.78, 3,020.68 and 1,040.16 is: 1,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.78 : 3,020.68 = 1,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.78/3,020.68 = 1,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.78x = 3,020.68 × 1,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.78x = 3,141,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,990.51/2,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.25

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