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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.66, 2,828.07 and 1,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.66, 2,828.07 and 1,263.18 is: 1,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.66 : 2,828.07 = 1,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.66/2,828.07 = 1,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.66x = 2,828.07 × 1,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.66x = 3,572,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,361.46/2,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.90

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