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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.44, 3,067.89 and 1,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.44, 3,067.89 and 1,265.59 is: 1,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.44 : 3,067.89 = 1,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.44/3,067.89 = 1,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.44x = 3,067.89 × 1,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.44x = 3,882,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,690.91/2,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.22

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