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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.70, 2,775.66 and 1,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.70, 2,775.66 and 1,266.42 is: 1,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.70 : 2,775.66 = 1,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.70/2,775.66 = 1,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.70x = 2,775.66 × 1,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.70x = 3,515,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,151.34/2,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.49

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