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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.12, 3,061.71 and 1,346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.12, 3,061.71 and 1,346.54 is: 2,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.12 : 3,061.71 = 1,346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.12/3,061.71 = 1,346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.12x = 3,061.71 × 1,346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.12x = 4,122,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,699.67/2,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.81

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