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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.32, 3,060.84 and 1,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.32, 3,060.84 and 1,053.12 is: 1,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.32 : 3,060.84 = 1,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.32/3,060.84 = 1,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.32x = 3,060.84 × 1,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.32x = 3,223,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,431.82/2,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.09

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