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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.31, 3,059.47 and 1,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.31, 3,059.47 and 1,263.97 is: 1,891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.31 : 3,059.47 = 1,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.31/3,059.47 = 1,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.31x = 3,059.47 × 1,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.31x = 3,867,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,083.70/2,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.64

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