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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.06, 2,815.47 and 1,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.06, 2,815.47 and 1,254.42 is: 1,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.06 : 2,815.47 = 1,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.06/2,815.47 = 1,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.06x = 2,815.47 × 1,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.06x = 3,531,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,781.88/2,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.21

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