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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.04, 2,811.78 and 1,745.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.04, 2,811.78 and 1,745.28 is: 2,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.04 : 2,811.78 = 1,745.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.04/2,811.78 = 1,745.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.04x = 2,811.78 × 1,745.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.04x = 4,907,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,343.40/2,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.69

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