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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.10, 2,792.07 and 1,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.10, 2,792.07 and 1,276.74 is: 1,761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.10 : 2,792.07 = 1,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.10/2,792.07 = 1,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.10x = 2,792.07 × 1,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.10x = 3,564,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,747.45/2,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.15

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