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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.39, 2,844.99 and 1,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.39, 2,844.99 and 1,264.80 is: 1,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.39 : 2,844.99 = 1,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.39/2,844.99 = 1,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.39x = 2,844.99 × 1,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.39x = 3,598,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,343.35/2,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.59

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