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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.00, 3,060.56 and 1,422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.00, 3,060.56 and 1,422.35 is: 2,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.00 : 3,060.56 = 1,422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.00/3,060.56 = 1,422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.00x = 3,060.56 × 1,422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.00x = 4,353,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,172.21/2,042.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.82

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