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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.95, 3,056.31 and 1,217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.95, 3,056.31 and 1,217.61 is: 1,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.95 : 3,056.31 = 1,217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.95/3,056.31 = 1,217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.95x = 3,056.31 × 1,217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.95x = 3,721,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,393.62/2,038.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.15

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