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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.36, 2,817.46 and 1,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.36, 2,817.46 and 1,255.04 is: 1,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.36 : 2,817.46 = 1,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.36/2,817.46 = 1,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.36x = 2,817.46 × 1,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.36x = 3,536,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,023.05/2,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.34

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