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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.23, 3,064.38 and 1,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.23, 3,064.38 and 1,066.06 is: 1,601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.23 : 3,064.38 = 1,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.23/3,064.38 = 1,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.23x = 3,064.38 × 1,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.23x = 3,266,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,812.94/2,039.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.98

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