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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.41, 2,846.66 and 1,275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.41, 2,846.66 and 1,275.99 is: 1,761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.41 : 2,846.66 = 1,275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.41/2,846.66 = 1,275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.41x = 2,846.66 × 1,275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.41x = 3,632,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,303.31/2,062.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.19

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