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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.04, 2,822.96 and 1,299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.04, 2,822.96 and 1,299.41 is: 1,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.04 : 2,822.96 = 1,299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.04/2,822.96 = 1,299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.04x = 2,822.96 × 1,299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.04x = 3,668,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,182.45/2,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.70

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