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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.24, 3,021.36 and 1,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.24, 3,021.36 and 1,041 is: 1,559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.24 : 3,021.36 = 1,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.24/3,021.36 = 1,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.24x = 3,021.36 × 1,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.24x = 3,145,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,235.76/2,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.95

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