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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.24, 3,064.20 and 1,392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.24, 3,064.20 and 1,392.78 is: 2,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.24 : 3,064.20 = 1,392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.24/3,064.20 = 1,392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.24x = 3,064.20 × 1,392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.24x = 4,267,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,756.48/2,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.68

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