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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.18, 2,779.38 and 1,267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.18, 2,779.38 and 1,267.78 is: 1,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.18 : 2,779.38 = 1,267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.18/2,779.38 = 1,267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.18x = 2,779.38 × 1,267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.18x = 3,523,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,642.38/2,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.29

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