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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.81, 2,819.07 and 1,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.81, 2,819.07 and 1,246.13 is: 1,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.81 : 2,819.07 = 1,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.81/2,819.07 = 1,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.81x = 2,819.07 × 1,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.81x = 3,512,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,934.75/2,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.66

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