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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.26, 3,094.85 and 1,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.26, 3,094.85 and 1,242.34 is: 1,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.26 : 3,094.85 = 1,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.26/3,094.85 = 1,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.26x = 3,094.85 × 1,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.26x = 3,844,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,855.95/2,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.58

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