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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.98, 2,841.35 and 1,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.98, 2,841.35 and 1,273.56 is: 1,756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.98 : 2,841.35 = 1,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.98/2,841.35 = 1,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.98x = 2,841.35 × 1,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.98x = 3,618,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,623.34/2,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.63

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