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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.41, 2,761.76 and 1,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.41, 2,761.76 and 1,293.27 is: 1,784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.41 : 2,761.76 = 1,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.41/2,761.76 = 1,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.41x = 2,761.76 × 1,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.41x = 3,571,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,694.89/2,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.59

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