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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.01, 3,058.80 and 1,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.01, 3,058.80 and 1,382.69 is: 2,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.01 : 3,058.80 = 1,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.01/3,058.80 = 1,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.01x = 3,058.80 × 1,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.01x = 4,229,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,374.63/2,040.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.22

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