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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.64, 3,061.22 and 1,384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.64, 3,061.22 and 1,384.32 is: 2,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.64 : 3,061.22 = 1,384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.64/3,061.22 = 1,384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.64x = 3,061.22 × 1,384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.64x = 4,237,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,708.07/2,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.64

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