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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.17, 2,810.23 and 1,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.17, 2,810.23 and 1,290.44 is: 1,781.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.17 : 2,810.23 = 1,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.17/2,810.23 = 1,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.17x = 2,810.23 × 1,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.17x = 3,626,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,433.20/2,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.88

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