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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.19, 2,845.97 and 1,276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.19, 2,845.97 and 1,276.69 is: 1,761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.19 : 2,845.97 = 1,276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.19/2,845.97 = 1,276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.19x = 2,845.97 × 1,276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.19x = 3,633,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,421.44/2,062.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.92

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