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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.35, 2,763.23 and 1,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.35, 2,763.23 and 1,294.91 is: 1,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.35 : 2,763.23 = 1,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.35/2,763.23 = 1,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.35x = 2,763.23 × 1,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.35x = 3,578,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,147.06/2,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.86

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