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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.24, 2,816.78 and 1,295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.24, 2,816.78 and 1,295.55 is: 1,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.24 : 2,816.78 = 1,295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.24/2,816.78 = 1,295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.24x = 2,816.78 × 1,295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.24x = 3,649,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,272.85/2,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.90

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