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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.66, 3,060.06 and 741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.66, 3,060.06 and 741.61 is: 1,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.66 : 3,060.06 = 741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.66/3,060.06 = 741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.66x = 3,060.06 × 741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.66x = 2,269,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,371.10/2,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.53

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