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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.76, 2,832.96 and 1,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.76, 2,832.96 and 1,266.52 is: 1,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.76 : 2,832.96 = 1,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.76/2,832.96 = 1,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.76x = 2,832.96 × 1,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.76x = 3,588,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,000.50/2,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.89

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