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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.26, 2,847.99 and 1,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.26, 2,847.99 and 1,277.56 is: 1,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.26 : 2,847.99 = 1,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.26/2,847.99 = 1,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.26x = 2,847.99 × 1,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.26x = 3,638,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,478.10/2,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.46

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