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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.06, 3,040.41 and 1,301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.06, 3,040.41 and 1,301.15 is: 1,947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.06 : 3,040.41 = 1,301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.06/3,040.41 = 1,301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.06x = 3,040.41 × 1,301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.06x = 3,956,029.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,029.47/2,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.77

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