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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.26, 3,059.10 and 1,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.26, 3,059.10 and 1,116.16 is: 1,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.26 : 3,059.10 = 1,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.26/3,059.10 = 1,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.26x = 3,059.10 × 1,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.26x = 3,414,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,445.06/2,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.35

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