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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.10, 3,043.10 and 1,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.10, 3,043.10 and 1,041.26 is: 1,561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.10 : 3,043.10 = 1,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.10/3,043.10 = 1,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.10x = 3,043.10 × 1,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.10x = 3,168,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,658.31/2,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.61

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