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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.93, 2,856.96 and 1,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.93, 2,856.96 and 1,273.94 is: 1,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.93 : 2,856.96 = 1,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.93/2,856.96 = 1,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.93x = 2,856.96 × 1,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.93x = 3,639,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,602.76/2,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.32

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