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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.44, 2,816.32 and 1,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.44, 2,816.32 and 1,213.44 is: 1,674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.44 : 2,816.32 = 1,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.44/2,816.32 = 1,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.44x = 2,816.32 × 1,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.44x = 3,417,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,435.34/2,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.03

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