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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.88, 3,095.82 and 1,299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.88, 3,095.82 and 1,299.24 is: 1,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.88 : 3,095.82 = 1,299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.88/3,095.82 = 1,299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.88x = 3,095.82 × 1,299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.88x = 4,022,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,213.18/2,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.86

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