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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.38, 3,061.78 and 886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.38, 3,061.78 and 886.13 is: 1,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.38 : 3,061.78 = 886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.38/3,061.78 = 886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.38x = 3,061.78 × 886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.38x = 2,713,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,135.11/2,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.72

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