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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.60, 2,763.48 and 1,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.60, 2,763.48 and 1,255.92 is: 1,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.60 : 2,763.48 = 1,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.60/2,763.48 = 1,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.60x = 2,763.48 × 1,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.60x = 3,470,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,709.80/2,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.97

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