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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.41, 2,842.36 and 1,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.41, 2,842.36 and 1,263.03 is: 1,743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.41 : 2,842.36 = 1,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.41/2,842.36 = 1,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.41x = 2,842.36 × 1,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.41x = 3,589,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,972.13/2,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.21

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