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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.71, 3,058.55 and 1,346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.71, 3,058.55 and 1,346.26 is: 2,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.71 : 3,058.55 = 1,346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.71/3,058.55 = 1,346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.71x = 3,058.55 × 1,346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.71x = 4,117,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,602.25/2,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.74

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