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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.87, 3,063.66 and 1,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.87, 3,063.66 and 1,068.61 is: 1,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.87 : 3,063.66 = 1,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.87/3,063.66 = 1,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.87x = 3,063.66 × 1,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.87x = 3,273,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,857.71/2,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.36

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