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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.92, 3,059.64 and 1,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.92, 3,059.64 and 1,392.36 is: 2,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.92 : 3,059.64 = 1,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.92/3,059.64 = 1,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.92x = 3,059.64 × 1,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.92x = 4,260,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,120.35/2,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.33

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