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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.04, 2,820.06 and 1,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.04, 2,820.06 and 1,751.28 is: 2,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.04 : 2,820.06 = 1,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.04/2,820.06 = 1,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.04x = 2,820.06 × 1,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.04x = 4,938,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,714.68/2,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.97

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