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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.13, 3,045.04 and 1,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.13, 3,045.04 and 1,984.64 is: 2,960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.13 : 3,045.04 = 1,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.13/3,045.04 = 1,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.13x = 3,045.04 × 1,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.13x = 6,043,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043,288.00/2,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.75

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