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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.55, 2,816.19 and 1,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.55, 2,816.19 and 1,255.44 is: 1,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.55 : 2,816.19 = 1,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.55/2,816.19 = 1,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.55x = 2,816.19 × 1,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.55x = 3,535,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,557.57/2,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.80

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