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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.20, 2,841.84 and 1,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.20, 2,841.84 and 1,273.50 is: 1,757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.20 : 2,841.84 = 1,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.20/2,841.84 = 1,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.20x = 2,841.84 × 1,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.20x = 3,619,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,083.24/2,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.52

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