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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.57, 3,060.99 and 2,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.57, 3,060.99 and 2,009.41 is: 3,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.57 : 3,060.99 = 2,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.57/3,060.99 = 2,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.57x = 3,060.99 × 2,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.57x = 6,150,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,776.26/2,038.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.21

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