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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.04, 3,087.44 and 1,238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.04, 3,087.44 and 1,238.86 is: 1,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.04 : 3,087.44 = 1,238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.04/3,087.44 = 1,238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.04x = 3,087.44 × 1,238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.04x = 3,824,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,908.23/2,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.82

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