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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.72, 3,062.40 and 1,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.72, 3,062.40 and 1,067.51 is: 1,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.72 : 3,062.40 = 1,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.72/3,062.40 = 1,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.72x = 3,062.40 × 1,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.72x = 3,269,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,142.62/2,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.96

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