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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.74, 2,831.40 and 1,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.74, 2,831.40 and 1,266.24 is: 1,747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.74 : 2,831.40 = 1,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.74/2,831.40 = 1,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.74x = 2,831.40 × 1,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.74x = 3,585,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,211.45/2,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.40

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