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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.18, 3,063.74 and 1,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.18, 3,063.74 and 1,266.88 is: 1,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.18 : 3,063.74 = 1,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.18/3,063.74 = 1,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.18x = 3,063.74 × 1,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.18x = 3,881,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,390.93/2,047.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.97

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