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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.08, 3,051.06 and 1,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.08, 3,051.06 and 1,217.92 is: 1,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.08 : 3,051.06 = 1,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.08/3,051.06 = 1,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.08x = 3,051.06 × 1,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.08x = 3,715,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,947.00/2,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.36

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