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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.98, 3,063.48 and 1,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.98, 3,063.48 and 1,117.30 is: 1,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.98 : 3,063.48 = 1,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.98/3,063.48 = 1,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.98x = 3,063.48 × 1,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.98x = 3,422,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,826.20/2,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.23

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