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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.06, 3,058.02 and 1,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.06, 3,058.02 and 1,552.08 is: 2,326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.06 : 3,058.02 = 1,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.06/3,058.02 = 1,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.06x = 3,058.02 × 1,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.06x = 4,746,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,291.68/2,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.55

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