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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 2,821.68 and 1,336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 2,821.68 and 1,336.21 is: 1,844.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 2,821.68 = 1,336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/2,821.68 = 1,336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 2,821.68 × 1,336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 3,770,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,357.03/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.36

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