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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.58, 3,041.62 and 1,296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.58, 3,041.62 and 1,296.42 is: 1,941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.58 : 3,041.62 = 1,296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.58/3,041.62 = 1,296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.58x = 3,041.62 × 1,296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.58x = 3,943,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,202.35/2,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.91

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