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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.75, 2,766.97 and 1,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.75, 2,766.97 and 1,259.34 is: 1,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.75 : 2,766.97 = 1,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.75/2,766.97 = 1,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.75x = 2,766.97 × 1,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.75x = 3,484,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,556.00/2,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.28

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