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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.24, 3,065.88 and 1,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.24, 3,065.88 and 1,067.06 is: 1,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.24 : 3,065.88 = 1,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.24/3,065.88 = 1,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.24x = 3,065.88 × 1,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.24x = 3,271,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,477.91/2,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.48

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