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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.61, 3,087.57 and 2,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.61, 3,087.57 and 2,041.98 is: 3,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.61 : 3,087.57 = 2,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.61/3,087.57 = 2,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.61x = 3,087.57 × 2,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.61x = 6,304,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,304,756.19/2,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.12

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