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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.50, 2,763.69 and 1,304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.50, 2,763.69 and 1,304.46 is: 1,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.50 : 2,763.69 = 1,304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.50/2,763.69 = 1,304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.50x = 2,763.69 × 1,304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.50x = 3,605,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,123.06/2,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.31

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