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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.27, 3,058.76 and 1,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.27, 3,058.76 and 1,219.12 is: 1,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.27 : 3,058.76 = 1,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.27/3,058.76 = 1,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.27x = 3,058.76 × 1,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.27x = 3,728,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,990.89/2,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.80

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