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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.68, 3,060 and 1,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.68, 3,060 and 1,264.38 is: 1,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.68 : 3,060 = 1,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.68/3,060 = 1,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.68x = 3,060 × 1,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.68x = 3,869,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,002.80/2,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.23

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