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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.86, 2,008.19 and 1,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.86, 2,008.19 and 1,293.12 is: 1,942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.86 : 2,008.19 = 1,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.86/2,008.19 = 1,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.86x = 2,008.19 × 1,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.86x = 2,596,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,830.65/1,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.49

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