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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041, 3,059.64 and 1,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041, 3,059.64 and 1,067.76 is: 1,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041 : 3,059.64 = 1,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041/3,059.64 = 1,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041x = 3,059.64 × 1,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041x = 3,266,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,961.21/2,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.67

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