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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.67, 2,803.17 and 1,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.67, 2,803.17 and 1,244.35 is: 1,716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.67 : 2,803.17 = 1,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.67/2,803.17 = 1,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.67x = 2,803.17 × 1,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.67x = 3,488,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,124.59/2,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.88

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