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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.48, 2,760.90 and 1,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.48, 2,760.90 and 1,255.24 is: 1,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.48 : 2,760.90 = 1,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.48/2,760.90 = 1,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.48x = 2,760.90 × 1,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.48x = 3,465,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,592.12/2,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.51

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