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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.14, 3,056.85 and 1,115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.14, 3,056.85 and 1,115.31 is: 1,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.14 : 3,056.85 = 1,115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.14/3,056.85 = 1,115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.14x = 3,056.85 × 1,115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.14x = 3,409,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,335.37/2,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.31

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