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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.30, 3,054.92 and 1,064.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.30, 3,054.92 and 1,064.43 is: 1,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.30 : 3,054.92 = 1,064.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.30/3,054.92 = 1,064.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.30x = 3,054.92 × 1,064.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.30x = 3,251,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,743.17/2,040.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.76

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