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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.16, 2,768.22 and 1,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.16, 2,768.22 and 1,259.28 is: 1,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.16 : 2,768.22 = 1,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.16/2,768.22 = 1,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.16x = 2,768.22 × 1,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.16x = 3,485,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,964.08/2,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.50

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