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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.76, 3,064 and 1,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.76, 3,064 and 1,311.86 is: 1,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.76 : 3,064 = 1,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.76/3,064 = 1,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.76x = 3,064 × 1,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.76x = 4,019,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,539.04/2,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.66

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