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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.56, 3,060.87 and 1,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.56, 3,060.87 and 1,068.56 is: 1,602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.56 : 3,060.87 = 1,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.56/3,060.87 = 1,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.56x = 3,060.87 × 1,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.56x = 3,270,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,702.60/2,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.85

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