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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.69, 2,845.89 and 1,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.69, 2,845.89 and 1,265.19 is: 1,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.69 : 2,845.89 = 1,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.69/2,845.89 = 1,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.69x = 2,845.89 × 1,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.69x = 3,600,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,605.80/2,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.59

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