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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.60, 3,063.30 and 1,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.60, 3,063.30 and 1,274.20 is: 1,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.60 : 3,063.30 = 1,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.60/3,063.30 = 1,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.60x = 3,063.30 × 1,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.60x = 3,903,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,256.86/2,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.06

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