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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.69, 3,061.99 and 1,116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.69, 3,061.99 and 1,116.21 is: 1,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.69 : 3,061.99 = 1,116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.69/3,061.99 = 1,116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.69x = 3,061.99 × 1,116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.69x = 3,417,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,823.86/2,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.84

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