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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.10, 2,764.68 and 1,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.10, 2,764.68 and 1,295.74 is: 1,787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.10 : 2,764.68 = 1,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.10/2,764.68 = 1,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.10x = 2,764.68 × 1,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.10x = 3,582,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,306.46/2,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.49

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