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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.21, 2,772.92 and 1,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.21, 2,772.92 and 1,263.74 is: 1,744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.21 : 2,772.92 = 1,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.21/2,772.92 = 1,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.21x = 2,772.92 × 1,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.21x = 3,504,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,243.60/2,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.09

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