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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.75, 2,812.82 and 1,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.75, 2,812.82 and 1,417.11 is: 1,956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.75 : 2,812.82 = 1,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.75/2,812.82 = 1,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.75x = 2,812.82 × 1,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.75x = 3,986,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,068.26/2,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.11

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