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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.13, 3,060.57 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.13, 3,060.57 and 635.16 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.13 : 3,060.57 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.13/3,060.57 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.13x = 3,060.57 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.13x = 1,943,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,951.64/2,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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