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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.08, 2,815.66 and 1,294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.08, 2,815.66 and 1,294.36 is: 1,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.08 : 2,815.66 = 1,294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.08/2,815.66 = 1,294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.08x = 2,815.66 × 1,294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.08x = 3,644,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,477.68/2,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.31

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