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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.20, 2,821.86 and 1,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.20, 2,821.86 and 1,298.20 is: 1,792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.20 : 2,821.86 = 1,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.20/2,821.86 = 1,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.20x = 2,821.86 × 1,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.20x = 3,663,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,338.65/2,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.06

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