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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.13, 2,845.80 and 1,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.13, 2,845.80 and 1,276.02 is: 1,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.13 : 2,845.80 = 1,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.13/2,845.80 = 1,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.13x = 2,845.80 × 1,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.13x = 3,631,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,297.72/2,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.95

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