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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.70, 2,846.58 and 1,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.70, 2,846.58 and 1,265.93 is: 1,747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.70 : 2,846.58 = 1,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.70/2,846.58 = 1,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.70x = 2,846.58 × 1,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.70x = 3,603,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,571.02/2,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.02

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