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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.28, 2,844.43 and 1,275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.28, 2,844.43 and 1,275.17 is: 1,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.28 : 2,844.43 = 1,275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.28/2,844.43 = 1,275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.28x = 2,844.43 × 1,275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.28x = 3,627,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,131.80/2,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.65

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