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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.48, 2,844.79 and 1,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.48, 2,844.79 and 1,276.06 is: 1,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.48 : 2,844.79 = 1,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.48/2,844.79 = 1,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.48x = 2,844.79 × 1,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.48x = 3,630,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,122.73/2,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.08

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