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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.15, 3,059.70 and 1,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.15, 3,059.70 and 1,000.30 is: 1,499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.15 : 3,059.70 = 1,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.15/3,059.70 = 1,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.15x = 3,059.70 × 1,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.15x = 3,060,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,617.91/2,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.46

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