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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.60, 3,062.40 and 871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.60, 3,062.40 and 871.30 is: 1,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.60 : 3,062.40 = 871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.60/3,062.40 = 871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.60x = 3,062.40 × 871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.60x = 2,668,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,269.12/2,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.95

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