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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.33, 2,817.36 and 1,295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.33, 2,817.36 and 1,295.01 is: 1,786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.33 : 2,817.36 = 1,295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.33/2,817.36 = 1,295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.33x = 2,817.36 × 1,295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.33x = 3,648,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,509.37/2,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.45

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