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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.02, 2,844.81 and 1,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.02, 2,844.81 and 1,316.01 is: 1,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.02 : 2,844.81 = 1,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.02/2,844.81 = 1,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.02x = 2,844.81 × 1,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.02x = 3,743,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,798.41/2,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.60

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