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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.61, 2,817.48 and 1,244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.61, 2,817.48 and 1,244.98 is: 1,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.61 : 2,817.48 = 1,244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.61/2,817.48 = 1,244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.61x = 2,817.48 × 1,244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.61x = 3,507,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,706.25/2,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.11

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