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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.17, 2,812.10 and 1,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.17, 2,812.10 and 1,790.96 is: 2,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.17 : 2,812.10 = 1,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.17/2,812.10 = 1,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.17x = 2,812.10 × 1,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.17x = 5,036,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,358.62/2,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.77

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