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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.76, 3,005.58 and 1,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.76, 3,005.58 and 1,764.12 is: 2,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.76 : 3,005.58 = 1,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.76/3,005.58 = 1,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.76x = 3,005.58 × 1,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.76x = 5,302,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302,203.79/2,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.30

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