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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.37, 3,043.04 and 1,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.37, 3,043.04 and 1,040.80 is: 1,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.37 : 3,043.04 = 1,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.37/3,043.04 = 1,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.37x = 3,043.04 × 1,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.37x = 3,167,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,197.71/2,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.45

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