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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.68, 3,051.68 and 1,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.68, 3,051.68 and 1,521.04 is: 2,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.68 : 3,051.68 = 1,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.68/3,051.68 = 1,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.68x = 3,051.68 × 1,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.68x = 4,641,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,727.35/2,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.60

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