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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.25, 3,062.97 and 1,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.25, 3,062.97 and 1,116.96 is: 1,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.25 : 3,062.97 = 1,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.25/3,062.97 = 1,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.25x = 3,062.97 × 1,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.25x = 3,421,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,214.97/2,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.22

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