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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.56, 2,817.66 and 1,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.56, 2,817.66 and 1,344.36 is: 1,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.56 : 2,817.66 = 1,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.56/2,817.66 = 1,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.56x = 2,817.66 × 1,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.56x = 3,787,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,949.40/2,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.42

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