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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.21, 3,065.40 and 2,011.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.21, 3,065.40 and 2,011.99 is: 3,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.21 : 3,065.40 = 2,011.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.21/3,065.40 = 2,011.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.21x = 3,065.40 × 2,011.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.21x = 6,167,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,554.15/2,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.52

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