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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.77, 3,089.52 and 1,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.77, 3,089.52 and 1,239.12 is: 1,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.77 : 3,089.52 = 1,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.77/3,089.52 = 1,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.77x = 3,089.52 × 1,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.77x = 3,828,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,286.02/2,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.80

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