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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.08, 2,835.60 and 1,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.08, 2,835.60 and 1,269.84 is: 1,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.08 : 2,835.60 = 1,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.08/2,835.60 = 1,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.08x = 2,835.60 × 1,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.08x = 3,600,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,758.30/2,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.27

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