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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.04, 2,821.58 and 1,298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.04, 2,821.58 and 1,298.41 is: 1,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.04 : 2,821.58 = 1,298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.04/2,821.58 = 1,298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.04x = 2,821.58 × 1,298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.04x = 3,663,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,563.88/2,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.32

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