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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.15, 2,817.75 and 1,201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.15, 2,817.75 and 1,201.59 is: 1,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.15 : 2,817.75 = 1,201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.15/2,817.75 = 1,201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.15x = 2,817.75 × 1,201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.15x = 3,385,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,780.22/2,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.76

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