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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.52, 2,819.99 and 1,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.52, 2,819.99 and 1,204.26 is: 1,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.52 : 2,819.99 = 1,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.52/2,819.99 = 1,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.52x = 2,819.99 × 1,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.52x = 3,395,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,993.59/2,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.84

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