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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.09, 3,060.86 and 1,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.09, 3,060.86 and 1,259.18 is: 1,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.09 : 3,060.86 = 1,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.09/3,060.86 = 1,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.09x = 3,060.86 × 1,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.09x = 3,854,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,174.20/2,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.22

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