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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.22, 2,764.35 and 1,256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.22, 2,764.35 and 1,256.94 is: 1,734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.22 : 2,764.35 = 1,256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.22/2,764.35 = 1,256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.22x = 2,764.35 × 1,256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.22x = 3,474,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,622.09/2,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.52

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