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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.25, 3,048.05 and 1,620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.25, 3,048.05 and 1,620.06 is: 2,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.25 : 3,048.05 = 1,620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.25/3,048.05 = 1,620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.25x = 3,048.05 × 1,620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.25x = 4,938,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,013.90/2,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.11

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