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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.24, 3,062.92 and 1,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.24, 3,062.92 and 1,116.64 is: 1,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.24 : 3,062.92 = 1,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.24/3,062.92 = 1,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.24x = 3,062.92 × 1,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.24x = 3,420,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,178.99/2,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.54

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