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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.70, 2,817.47 and 1,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.70, 2,817.47 and 1,202.44 is: 1,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.70 : 2,817.47 = 1,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.70/2,817.47 = 1,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.70x = 2,817.47 × 1,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.70x = 3,387,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,842.66/2,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.32

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