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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.78, 3,065.43 and 1,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.78, 3,065.43 and 1,264.75 is: 1,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.78 : 3,065.43 = 1,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.78/3,065.43 = 1,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.78x = 3,065.43 × 1,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.78x = 3,877,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,002.59/2,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.05

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