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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.79, 3,062.63 and 1,214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.79, 3,062.63 and 1,214.53 is: 1,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.79 : 3,062.63 = 1,214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.79/3,062.63 = 1,214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.79x = 3,062.63 × 1,214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.79x = 3,719,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,644.56/2,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.76

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