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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.82, 3,059.70 and 1,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.82, 3,059.70 and 1,341.06 is: 2,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.82 : 3,059.70 = 1,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.82/3,059.70 = 1,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.82x = 3,059.70 × 1,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.82x = 4,103,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,241.28/2,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.62

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