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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.28, 2,816.32 and 1,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.28, 2,816.32 and 1,255.04 is: 1,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.28 : 2,816.32 = 1,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.28/2,816.32 = 1,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.28x = 2,816.32 × 1,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.28x = 3,534,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,594.25/2,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.56

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