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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.54, 2,845.11 and 1,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.54, 2,845.11 and 1,276.03 is: 1,760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.54 : 2,845.11 = 1,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.54/2,845.11 = 1,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.54x = 2,845.11 × 1,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.54x = 3,630,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,445.71/2,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.18

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