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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.64, 2,765.44 and 1,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.64, 2,765.44 and 1,259.52 is: 1,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.64 : 2,765.44 = 1,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.64/2,765.44 = 1,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.64x = 2,765.44 × 1,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.64x = 3,483,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,126.99/2,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.53

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