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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.17, 2,815.29 and 1,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.17, 2,815.29 and 1,775.04 is: 2,448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.17 : 2,815.29 = 1,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.17/2,815.29 = 1,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.17x = 2,815.29 × 1,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.17x = 4,997,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,252.36/2,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.23

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