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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.48, 2,772.23 and 1,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.48, 2,772.23 and 1,262.93 is: 1,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.48 : 2,772.23 = 1,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.48/2,772.23 = 1,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.48x = 2,772.23 × 1,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.48x = 3,501,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,112.26/2,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.30

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