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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.07, 3,062.10 and 945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.07, 3,062.10 and 945.20 is: 1,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.07 : 3,062.10 = 945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.07/3,062.10 = 945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.07x = 3,062.10 × 945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.07x = 2,894,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,296.92/2,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.03

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