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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.84, 2,832.36 and 1,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.84, 2,832.36 and 1,266.68 is: 1,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.84 : 2,832.36 = 1,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.84/2,832.36 = 1,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.84x = 2,832.36 × 1,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.84x = 3,587,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,693.76/2,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.53

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