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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.94, 3,055.96 and 1,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.94, 3,055.96 and 1,581.76 is: 2,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.94 : 3,055.96 = 1,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.94/3,055.96 = 1,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.94x = 3,055.96 × 1,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.94x = 4,833,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,801.09/2,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.26

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