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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.60, 2,821.58 and 1,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.60, 2,821.58 and 1,336.90 is: 1,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.60 : 2,821.58 = 1,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.60/2,821.58 = 1,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.60x = 2,821.58 × 1,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.60x = 3,772,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,170.30/2,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.94

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