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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.62, 2,807.76 and 1,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.62, 2,807.76 and 1,277.72 is: 1,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.62 : 2,807.76 = 1,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.62/2,807.76 = 1,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.62x = 2,807.76 × 1,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.62x = 3,587,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,531.11/2,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.11

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