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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.06, 2,776.04 and 1,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.06, 2,776.04 and 1,266.76 is: 1,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.06 : 2,776.04 = 1,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.06/2,776.04 = 1,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.06x = 2,776.04 × 1,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.06x = 3,516,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,578.32/2,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.75

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