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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.01, 2,875.04 and 1,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.01, 2,875.04 and 1,244.45 is: 1,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.01 : 2,875.04 = 1,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.01/2,875.04 = 1,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.01x = 2,875.04 × 1,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.01x = 3,577,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,822.93/2,084.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.80

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