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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.76, 3,027.84 and 1,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.76, 3,027.84 and 1,262.56 is: 1,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.76 : 3,027.84 = 1,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.76/3,027.84 = 1,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.76x = 3,027.84 × 1,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.76x = 3,822,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,829.67/2,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.59

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