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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.04, 3,060.06 and 1,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.04, 3,060.06 and 1,129.96 is: 1,694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.04 : 3,060.06 = 1,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.04/3,060.06 = 1,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.04x = 3,060.06 × 1,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.04x = 3,457,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,745.40/2,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.94

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