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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.72, 2,835 and 1,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.72, 2,835 and 1,268.64 is: 1,752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.72 : 2,835 = 1,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.72/2,835 = 1,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.72x = 2,835 × 1,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.72x = 3,596,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,594.40/2,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.11

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