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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.56, 3,061.26 and 1,116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.56, 3,061.26 and 1,116.84 is: 1,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.56 : 3,061.26 = 1,116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.56/3,061.26 = 1,116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.56x = 3,061.26 × 1,116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.56x = 3,418,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,937.62/2,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.67

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