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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.92, 3,061.50 and 1,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.92, 3,061.50 and 1,116.72 is: 1,674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.92 : 3,061.50 = 1,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.92/3,061.50 = 1,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.92x = 3,061.50 × 1,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.92x = 3,418,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,838.28/2,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.33

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