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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.56, 3,059.68 and 1,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.56, 3,059.68 and 1,305.92 is: 1,960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.56 : 3,059.68 = 1,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.56/3,059.68 = 1,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.56x = 3,059.68 × 1,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.56x = 3,995,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,697.31/2,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.06

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