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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.69, 3,061.93 and 1,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.69, 3,061.93 and 1,067.26 is: 1,600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.69 : 3,061.93 = 1,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.69/3,061.93 = 1,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.69x = 3,061.93 × 1,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.69x = 3,267,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,875.41/2,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.57

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