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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.02, 2,775.67 and 1,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.02, 2,775.67 and 1,304.10 is: 1,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.02 : 2,775.67 = 1,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.02/2,775.67 = 1,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.02x = 2,775.67 × 1,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.02x = 3,619,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,747.99/2,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.06

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