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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.46, 3,059.68 and 1,347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.46, 3,059.68 and 1,347.01 is: 2,017.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.46 : 3,059.68 = 1,347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.46/3,059.68 = 1,347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.46x = 3,059.68 × 1,347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.46x = 4,121,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,408.54/2,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.86

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