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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.65, 2,817.09 and 1,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.65, 2,817.09 and 1,244.79 is: 1,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.65 : 2,817.09 = 1,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.65/2,817.09 = 1,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.65x = 2,817.09 × 1,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.65x = 3,506,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,685.46/2,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.57

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