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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.74, 2,817.56 and 1,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.74, 2,817.56 and 1,133.22 is: 1,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.74 : 2,817.56 = 1,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.74/2,817.56 = 1,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.74x = 2,817.56 × 1,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.74x = 3,192,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,901.26/2,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.82

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