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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.15, 3,057.23 and 1,217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.15, 3,057.23 and 1,217.35 is: 1,826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.15 : 3,057.23 = 1,217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.15/3,057.23 = 1,217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.15x = 3,057.23 × 1,217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.15x = 3,721,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,712.85/2,038.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.03

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