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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.84, 3,062.35 and 1,001.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.84, 3,062.35 and 1,001.39 is: 1,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.84 : 3,062.35 = 1,001.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.84/3,062.35 = 1,001.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.84x = 3,062.35 × 1,001.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.84x = 3,066,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,606.67/2,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.88

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