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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.93, 3,059.99 and 1,381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.93, 3,059.99 and 1,381.16 is: 2,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.93 : 3,059.99 = 1,381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.93/3,059.99 = 1,381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.93x = 3,059.99 × 1,381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.93x = 4,226,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,313.58/2,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.76

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