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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.26, 3,061.80 and 945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.26, 3,061.80 and 945.24 is: 1,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.26 : 3,061.80 = 945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.26/3,061.80 = 945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.26x = 3,061.80 × 945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.26x = 2,894,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,135.83/2,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.82

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