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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.23, 2,769.86 and 1,260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.23, 2,769.86 and 1,260.95 is: 1,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.23 : 2,769.86 = 1,260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.23/2,769.86 = 1,260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.23x = 2,769.86 × 1,260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.23x = 3,492,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,644.27/2,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.04

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