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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041, 2,817.22 and 1,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041, 2,817.22 and 1,212.84 is: 1,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041 : 2,817.22 = 1,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041/2,817.22 = 1,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041x = 2,817.22 × 1,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041x = 3,416,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,837.10/2,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.10

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