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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.54, 3,060.88 and 1,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.54, 3,060.88 and 1,066.92 is: 1,600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.54 : 3,060.88 = 1,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.54/3,060.88 = 1,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.54x = 3,060.88 × 1,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.54x = 3,265,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,714.09/2,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.42

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