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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.60, 2,836.74 and 1,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.60, 2,836.74 and 1,269.64 is: 1,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.60 : 2,836.74 = 1,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.60/2,836.74 = 1,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.60x = 2,836.74 × 1,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.60x = 3,601,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,638.57/2,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.26

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