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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.42, 2,819.55 and 1,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.42, 2,819.55 and 1,335.08 is: 1,842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.42 : 2,819.55 = 1,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.42/2,819.55 = 1,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.42x = 2,819.55 × 1,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.42x = 3,764,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,324.81/2,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.17

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