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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.54, 2,816.01 and 1,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.54, 2,816.01 and 1,244.40 is: 1,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.54 : 2,816.01 = 1,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.54/2,816.01 = 1,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.54x = 2,816.01 × 1,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.54x = 3,504,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,242.84/2,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.31

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