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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.26, 2,774.01 and 1,412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.26, 2,774.01 and 1,412.93 is: 1,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.26 : 2,774.01 = 1,412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.26/2,774.01 = 1,412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.26x = 2,774.01 × 1,412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.26x = 3,919,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,481.95/2,012.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.80

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