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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.83, 2,765.39 and 1,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.83, 2,765.39 and 1,295.10 is: 1,788.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.83 : 2,765.39 = 1,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.83/2,765.39 = 1,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.83x = 2,765.39 × 1,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.83x = 3,581,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,450.11/2,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.19

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