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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.66, 2,818.05 and 1,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.66, 2,818.05 and 1,334.27 is: 1,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.66 : 2,818.05 = 1,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.66/2,818.05 = 1,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.66x = 2,818.05 × 1,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.66x = 3,760,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,046.62/2,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.76

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