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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.09, 3,061.63 and 945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.09, 3,061.63 and 945.16 is: 1,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.09 : 3,061.63 = 945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.09/3,061.63 = 945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.09x = 3,061.63 × 945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.09x = 2,893,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,730.21/2,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.74

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