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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.28, 2,778.60 and 1,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.28, 2,778.60 and 1,267.44 is: 1,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.28 : 2,778.60 = 1,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.28/2,778.60 = 1,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.28x = 2,778.60 × 1,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.28x = 3,521,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,708.78/2,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.11

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