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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.30, 3,060.45 and 2,025.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.30, 3,060.45 and 2,025.90 is: 3,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.30 : 3,060.45 = 2,025.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.30/3,060.45 = 2,025.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.30x = 3,060.45 × 2,025.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.30x = 6,200,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,165.66/2,040.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.85

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