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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.51, 3,059.74 and 1,000.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.51, 3,059.74 and 1,000.06 is: 1,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.51 : 3,059.74 = 1,000.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.51/3,059.74 = 1,000.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.51x = 3,059.74 × 1,000.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.51x = 3,059,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,923.58/2,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.59

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