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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.62, 3,059.32 and 1,381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.62, 3,059.32 and 1,381.77 is: 2,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.62 : 3,059.32 = 1,381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.62/3,059.32 = 1,381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.62x = 3,059.32 × 1,381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.62x = 4,227,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,276.60/2,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.58

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