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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.15, 2,776.71 and 1,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.15, 2,776.71 and 1,265.14 is: 1,746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.15 : 2,776.71 = 1,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.15/2,776.71 = 1,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.15x = 2,776.71 × 1,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.15x = 3,512,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,926.89/2,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.73

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