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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.67, 3,060.37 and 1,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.67, 3,060.37 and 1,259.62 is: 1,888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.67 : 3,060.37 = 1,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.67/3,060.37 = 1,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.67x = 3,060.37 × 1,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.67x = 3,854,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,903.26/2,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.11

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