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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.43, 3,061.16 and 1,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.43, 3,061.16 and 1,265.10 is: 1,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.43 : 3,061.16 = 1,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.43/3,061.16 = 1,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.43x = 3,061.16 × 1,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.43x = 3,872,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,660.46/2,045.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.32

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