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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.26, 2,768.49 and 1,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.26, 2,768.49 and 1,297.74 is: 1,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.26 : 2,768.49 = 1,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.26/2,768.49 = 1,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.26x = 2,768.49 × 1,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.26x = 3,592,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,780.21/2,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.68

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