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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.05, 3,060.13 and 1,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.05, 3,060.13 and 1,053.44 is: 1,579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.05 : 3,060.13 = 1,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.05/3,060.13 = 1,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.05x = 3,060.13 × 1,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.05x = 3,223,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,668.36/2,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.42

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