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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.92, 3,065.28 and 1,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.92, 3,065.28 and 1,220.64 is: 1,832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.92 : 3,065.28 = 1,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.92/3,065.28 = 1,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.92x = 3,065.28 × 1,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.92x = 3,741,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,603.38/2,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.39

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