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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.12, 3,060.72 and 1,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.12, 3,060.72 and 1,260.72 is: 1,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.12 : 3,060.72 = 1,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.12/3,060.72 = 1,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.12x = 3,060.72 × 1,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.12x = 3,858,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,710.92/2,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.41

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