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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.42, 2,759.91 and 1,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.42, 2,759.91 and 1,254.14 is: 1,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.42 : 2,759.91 = 1,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.42/2,759.91 = 1,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.42x = 2,759.91 × 1,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.42x = 3,461,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,313.53/2,000.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.29

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