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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.91, 3,057.36 and 1,065.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.91, 3,057.36 and 1,065.95 is: 1,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.91 : 3,057.36 = 1,065.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.91/3,057.36 = 1,065.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.91x = 3,057.36 × 1,065.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.91x = 3,258,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,977.61/2,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.05

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