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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.93, 2,829.33 and 1,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.93, 2,829.33 and 1,264.77 is: 1,745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.93 : 2,829.33 = 1,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.93/2,829.33 = 1,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.93x = 2,829.33 × 1,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.93x = 3,578,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,451.70/2,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.65

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