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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.64, 3,042.07 and 1,206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.64, 3,042.07 and 1,206.41 is: 1,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.64 : 3,042.07 = 1,206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.64/3,042.07 = 1,206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.64x = 3,042.07 × 1,206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.64x = 3,669,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,981.37/2,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.30

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