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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.72, 2,813.22 and 1,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.72, 2,813.22 and 1,341.12 is: 1,851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.72 : 2,813.22 = 1,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.72/2,813.22 = 1,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.72x = 2,813.22 × 1,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.72x = 3,772,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,865.61/2,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.51

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