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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.72, 2,776.56 and 1,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.72, 2,776.56 and 1,265.96 is: 1,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.72 : 2,776.56 = 1,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.72/2,776.56 = 1,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.72x = 2,776.56 × 1,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.72x = 3,515,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,013.90/2,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.14

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