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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.02, 2,759.81 and 1,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.02, 2,759.81 and 1,254.74 is: 1,730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.02 : 2,759.81 = 1,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.02/2,759.81 = 1,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.02x = 2,759.81 × 1,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.02x = 3,462,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,823.93/2,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.53

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