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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.27, 2,829.06 and 1,263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.27, 2,829.06 and 1,263.75 is: 1,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.27 : 2,829.06 = 1,263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.27/2,829.06 = 1,263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.27x = 2,829.06 × 1,263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.27x = 3,575,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,224.58/2,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.63

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