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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.44, 3,086.48 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.44, 3,086.48 and 1,235.52 is: 1,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.44 : 3,086.48 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.44/3,086.48 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.44x = 3,086.48 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.44x = 3,813,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,407.77/2,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.47

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