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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.06, 3,079.01 and 2,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.06, 3,079.01 and 2,042.96 is: 3,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.06 : 3,079.01 = 2,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.06/3,079.01 = 2,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.06x = 3,079.01 × 2,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.06x = 6,290,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,283.98/2,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.85

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