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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.61, 2,842.55 and 1,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.61, 2,842.55 and 1,263.41 is: 1,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.61 : 2,842.55 = 1,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.61/2,842.55 = 1,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.61x = 2,842.55 × 1,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.61x = 3,591,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,306.10/2,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.68

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