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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.07, 3,060.53 and 1,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.07, 3,060.53 and 1,001.26 is: 1,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.07 : 3,060.53 = 1,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.07/3,060.53 = 1,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.07x = 3,060.53 × 1,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.07x = 3,064,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,394.47/2,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.37

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