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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.70, 3,061.05 and 1,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.70, 3,061.05 and 1,384.60 is: 2,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.70 : 3,061.05 = 1,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.70/3,061.05 = 1,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.70x = 3,061.05 × 1,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.70x = 4,238,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,329.83/2,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.90

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