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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.07, 2,830.47 and 1,265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.07, 2,830.47 and 1,265.57 is: 1,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.07 : 2,830.47 = 1,265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.07/2,830.47 = 1,265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.07x = 2,830.47 × 1,265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.07x = 3,582,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,143.77/2,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.48

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