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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.08, 2,763.10 and 1,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.08, 2,763.10 and 1,293.28 is: 1,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.08 : 2,763.10 = 1,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.08/2,763.10 = 1,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.08x = 2,763.10 × 1,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.08x = 3,573,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,461.97/2,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.77

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