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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.34, 3,057.87 and 1,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.34, 3,057.87 and 1,346.28 is: 2,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.34 : 3,057.87 = 1,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.34/3,057.87 = 1,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.34x = 3,057.87 × 1,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.34x = 4,116,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,749.22/2,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.69

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