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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.22, 2,816.97 and 1,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.22, 2,816.97 and 1,255.52 is: 1,732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.22 : 2,816.97 = 1,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.22/2,816.97 = 1,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.22x = 2,816.97 × 1,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.22x = 3,536,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,762.17/2,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.67

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