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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.41, 3,058.57 and 1,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.41, 3,058.57 and 1,605.48 is: 2,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.41 : 3,058.57 = 1,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.41/3,058.57 = 1,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.41x = 3,058.57 × 1,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.41x = 4,910,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,472.96/2,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.43

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