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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.41, 3,059.61 and 1,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.41, 3,059.61 and 1,067.45 is: 1,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.41 : 3,059.61 = 1,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.41/3,059.61 = 1,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.41x = 3,059.61 × 1,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.41x = 3,265,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,965.40/2,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.30

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