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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.08, 3,032.62 and 1,980.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.08, 3,032.62 and 1,980.22 is: 2,943.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.08 : 3,032.62 = 1,980.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.08/3,032.62 = 1,980.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.08x = 3,032.62 × 1,980.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.08x = 6,005,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,229.71/2,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.62

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