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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.17, 3,059.61 and 1,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.17, 3,059.61 and 1,259.12 is: 1,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.17 : 3,059.61 = 1,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.17/3,059.61 = 1,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.17x = 3,059.61 × 1,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.17x = 3,852,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,400.85/2,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.35

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