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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.11, 2,816.79 and 1,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.11, 2,816.79 and 1,244.48 is: 1,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.11 : 2,816.79 = 1,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.11/2,816.79 = 1,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.11x = 2,816.79 × 1,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.11x = 3,505,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,438.82/2,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.42

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