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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.31, 3,120.45 and 2,041.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.31, 3,120.45 and 2,041.41 is: 3,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.31 : 3,120.45 = 2,041.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.31/3,120.45 = 2,041.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.31x = 3,120.45 × 2,041.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.31x = 6,370,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,370,117.83/2,078.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.05

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