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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.39, 3,063.74 and 1,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.39, 3,063.74 and 1,118.24 is: 1,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.39 : 3,063.74 = 1,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.39/3,063.74 = 1,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.39x = 3,063.74 × 1,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.39x = 3,425,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,975.71/2,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.61

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