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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.72, 2,837.76 and 1,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.72, 2,837.76 and 1,270.64 is: 1,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.72 : 2,837.76 = 1,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.72/2,837.76 = 1,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.72x = 2,837.76 × 1,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.72x = 3,605,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,771.37/2,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.87

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