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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.48, 2,763.65 and 1,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.48, 2,763.65 and 1,295.12 is: 1,785.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.48 : 2,763.65 = 1,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.48/2,763.65 = 1,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.48x = 2,763.65 × 1,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.48x = 3,579,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,268.53/2,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.63

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