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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.60, 2,838.12 and 1,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.60, 2,838.12 and 1,270.64 is: 1,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.60 : 2,838.12 = 1,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.60/2,838.12 = 1,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.60x = 2,838.12 × 1,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.60x = 3,606,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,228.80/2,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.64

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