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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.26, 2,811.54 and 1,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.26, 2,811.54 and 1,241.14 is: 1,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.26 : 2,811.54 = 1,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.26/2,811.54 = 1,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.26x = 2,811.54 × 1,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.26x = 3,489,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,514.76/2,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.85

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