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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.52, 3,069.36 and 1,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.52, 3,069.36 and 1,265.76 is: 1,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.52 : 3,069.36 = 1,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.52/3,069.36 = 1,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.52x = 3,069.36 × 1,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.52x = 3,885,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,073.11/2,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.31

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