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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.02, 3,068.52 and 1,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.02, 3,068.52 and 1,118.26 is: 1,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.02 : 3,068.52 = 1,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.02/3,068.52 = 1,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.02x = 3,068.52 × 1,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.02x = 3,431,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,403.18/2,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.40

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