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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.79, 2,819.91 and 1,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.79, 2,819.91 and 1,335.84 is: 1,842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.79 : 2,819.91 = 1,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.79/2,819.91 = 1,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.79x = 2,819.91 × 1,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.79x = 3,766,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,958.87/2,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.22

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