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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.75, 2,817.60 and 1,202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.75, 2,817.60 and 1,202.45 is: 1,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.75 : 2,817.60 = 1,202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.75/2,817.60 = 1,202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.75x = 2,817.60 × 1,202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.75x = 3,388,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,009.03/2,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.37

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