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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.65, 2,802.31 and 1,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.65, 2,802.31 and 1,244.54 is: 1,717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.65 : 2,802.31 = 1,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.65/2,802.31 = 1,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.65x = 2,802.31 × 1,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.65x = 3,487,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,590.78/2,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.48

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