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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.40, 2,848.04 and 1,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.40, 2,848.04 and 1,277 is: 1,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.40 : 2,848.04 = 1,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.40/2,848.04 = 1,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.40x = 2,848.04 × 1,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.40x = 3,636,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,947.08/2,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.60

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