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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.58, 2,827.74 and 1,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.58, 2,827.74 and 1,263.52 is: 1,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.58 : 2,827.74 = 1,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.58/2,827.74 = 1,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.58x = 2,827.74 × 1,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.58x = 3,572,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,906.04/2,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.24

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