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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.08, 2,777.64 and 1,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.08, 2,777.64 and 1,266.40 is: 1,748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.08 : 2,777.64 = 1,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.08/2,777.64 = 1,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.08x = 2,777.64 × 1,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.08x = 3,517,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,603.30/2,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.24

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