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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.75, 3,066.95 and 1,264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.75, 3,066.95 and 1,264.87 is: 1,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.75 : 3,066.95 = 1,264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.75/3,066.95 = 1,264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.75x = 3,066.95 × 1,264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.75x = 3,879,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,293.05/2,044.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.20

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