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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.35, 2,766.52 and 1,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.35, 2,766.52 and 1,258.80 is: 1,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.35 : 2,766.52 = 1,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.35/2,766.52 = 1,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.35x = 2,766.52 × 1,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.35x = 3,482,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,495.38/2,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.60

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