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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.56, 2,821.44 and 1,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.56, 2,821.44 and 1,260.04 is: 1,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.56 : 2,821.44 = 1,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.56/2,821.44 = 1,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.56x = 2,821.44 × 1,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.56x = 3,555,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,127.26/2,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.97

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