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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.14, 2,761.90 and 1,255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.14, 2,761.90 and 1,255.73 is: 1,733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.14 : 2,761.90 = 1,255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.14/2,761.90 = 1,255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.14x = 2,761.90 × 1,255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.14x = 3,468,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,200.69/2,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.11

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